US Bridges

I-80 EB over Abbott Ditch

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 3.44 E/Henry CO LN · Structure no. 006000500000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Abbott Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-80 EB over Abbott 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 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesAbbott Ditch
Location3.44 E/Henry CO LN
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.38606, -89.79188
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2021)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$503,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Abbott Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-80 EB over Abbott 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 EB over Abbott Ditch carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Abbott Ditch?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Abbott Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.