Wheeler Ave over I-80
GoodWill County, Illinois · 1.0 M E of IL-7 · Structure no. 099832400000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler Ave over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler Ave 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler Ave over I-80 built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler Ave 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Wheeler Ave over I-80 carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler Ave over I-80?
The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler Ave over I-80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.