US Bridges

Gougar RD over I- 80

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 4.0 M E of US-52 · Structure no. 099020300000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gougar RD over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gougar RD over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,696 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGougar RD
CrossesI- 80
Location4.0 M E of US-52
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51426, -88.00451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,696 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gougar RD over I- 80 built?

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

What condition is Gougar 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 November 2024.

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

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gougar RD over I- 80?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Gougar RD over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.