US Bridges

Maple RD over I- 80

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 1.9M E of 355 Alg 80 · Structure no. 099019800000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple RD over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple RD over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,824 by 2046. The structure is 431 ft (131.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesMaple RD
CrossesI- 80
Location1.9M E of 355 Alg 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.54909, -87.9201
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,824 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple RD over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Maple RD over I- 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Maple RD over I- 80 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Maple RD over I- 80?

The structure is 431 ft (131.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Maple RD over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.