I-80 WB over Barbara Ditch
FairBureau County, Illinois · 1.52 E/Henry CO LN · Structure no. 006000400000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 WB over Barbara Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-80 WB over Barbara Ditch in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 WB over Barbara Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I-80 WB over Barbara Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 WB over Barbara Ditch carry?
About 8,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I-80 WB over Barbara Ditch?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 WB over Barbara Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.