US Bridges

I-80 EB over Maple Grove Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 6.1 W of Il 26 Intrchg · Structure no. 006001400000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Maple Grove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-80 EB over Maple Grove Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,545 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesMaple Grove Creek
Location6.1 W of Il 26 Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.39454, -89.58121
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,545 by 2046
Trucks51%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Maple Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-80 EB over Maple Grove Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Maple Grove Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Maple Grove Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Maple Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.