US Bridges

I- 80 WB over Houbolt RD

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.5 M E of I-55 · Structure no. 099030200000000

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2025
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB over Houbolt RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over Houbolt RD in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2025, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,160 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 WB
CrossesHoubolt RD
Location1.5 M E of I-55
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.49202, -88.16702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,350 (2023)
Projected traffic38,160 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 WB over Houbolt RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2025.

What condition is I- 80 WB over Houbolt RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I- 80 WB over Houbolt RD carry?

About 19,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 WB over Houbolt RD?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 WB over Houbolt RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.