FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

80TH AV

Carrying 80TH AV over UNION DRAINAGE DITCH

0.20 MI S I-80, Will, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
73 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 80TH AV

The 80TH AV bridge in Will, Illinois carries 80TH AV over UNION DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 72.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 80TH AV compares

▲ 38.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Illinois bridges
674
Bridges in Will · 46 in Poor condition
80TH AV 72.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
72.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
099338800000000

How to read this record

80TH AV is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 80TH AV against other structures in Will and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 80TH AV?

80TH AV in Will, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 80TH AV inspected?

80TH AV's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 80TH AV is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 80TH AV?

80TH AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 72.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 80TH AV?

80TH AV is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 80TH AV and does age affect safety?

80TH AV was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.