US Bridges

Cherry Hill RD over I- 80

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.0 M SW of US-30 · Structure no. 099019900000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill RD over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill RD over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCherry Hill RD
CrossesI- 80
Location1.0 M SW of US-30
Coordinates41.51328, -88.0236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill RD over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Cherry Hill RD over I- 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill RD over I- 80 carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill RD over I- 80?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill RD over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.