US Bridges

I- 80 WB over Rowell Ave & RR

Good

Will County, Illinois · .9M E of IL53 · Structure no. 099090500000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
592 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB over Rowell Ave & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over Rowell Ave & RR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 39,850 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,384 by 2046. The structure is 592 ft (180.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 WB
CrossesRowell Ave & RR
Location.9M E of IL53
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51316, -88.06234
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length592 ft (180.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,850 (2019)
Projected traffic57,384 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 WB over Rowell Ave & RR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 592 ft (180.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.