US Bridges

Francis RD over I- 80

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 M N of US-30 · Structure no. 099020500000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis RD over I- 80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francis RD over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,688 by 2046. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFrancis RD
CrossesI- 80
Location0.5 M N of US-30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.53112, -87.98572
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,688 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$241,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis RD over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Francis 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 Francis RD over I- 80 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Francis RD over I- 80?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Francis RD over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.