US Bridges

Shepley RD over I-80

Good

Will County, Illinois · 3.0 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 099830300000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepley RD over I-80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepley RD over I-80 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2030. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesShepley RD
CrossesI-80
Location3.0 M W of I-55
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.4703, -88.24157
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2019)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shepley RD over I-80 built?

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

What condition is Shepley RD over I-80 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shepley RD over I-80 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shepley RD over I-80?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Shepley RD over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.