US Bridges

I- 80 EB over Rowell Ave & RR

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.9 M E of Il 53 · Structure no. 099090400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
591 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB over Rowell Ave & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB over Rowell Ave & RR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,850 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,384 by 2046. The structure is 591 ft (180.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 80 EB
CrossesRowell Ave & RR
Location0.9 M E of Il 53
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51314, -88.06198
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length591 ft (180.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,850 (2019)
Projected traffic57,384 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 EB over Rowell Ave & RR built?

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

What condition is I- 80 EB over Rowell Ave & RR 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 EB over Rowell Ave & RR carry?

About 39,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 EB over Rowell Ave & RR?

The structure is 591 ft (180.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB over Rowell Ave & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.