US Bridges

I-80 EB over US 34/FAU 5637

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 2.8 MI W JCT I-180 · Structure no. 006002000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over US 34/FAU 5637 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over US 34/FAU 5637 in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 5 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesUS 34/FAU 5637
Location2.8 MI W JCT I-180
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39813, -89.43842
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2046
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$689,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over US 34/FAU 5637 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-80 EB over US 34/FAU 5637 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over US 34/FAU 5637 carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over US 34/FAU 5637?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over US 34/FAU 5637?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.