US Bridges

I- 80 WB over Richards ST

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 M E of Il 53 · Structure no. 099090100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB over Richards ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over Richards ST in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,664 by 2046. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesI- 80 WB
CrossesRichards ST
Location0.3 M E of Il 53
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.51284, -88.07337
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2021)
Projected traffic65,664 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 WB over Richards ST built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 80 WB over Richards ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I- 80 WB over Richards ST carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 WB over Richards ST?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 WB over Richards ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.