US Bridges

Il 7 over RR - Ej&e

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 0.04 M E of Il 53 · Structure no. 099027400000000

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 7 over RR - Ej&e is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 7 over RR - Ej&e in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,952 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 7
CrossesRR - Ej&e
Location0.04 M E of Il 53
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.59339, -88.07256
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2023)
Projected traffic29,952 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 7 over RR - Ej&e built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Il 7 over RR - Ej&e 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 7 over RR - Ej&e carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 7 over RR - Ej&e?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Il 7 over RR - Ej&e?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.