US Bridges

I-180 NB over Iais RR I & M Canal

Poor

Bureau County, Illinois · 0.74 MI S Il 26 · Structure no. 006005000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
717 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-180 NB over Iais RR I & M Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-180 NB over Iais RR I & M Canal in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,793 by 2046. The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-180 NB
CrossesIais RR I & M Canal
Location0.74 MI S Il 26
RouteInterstate 180
Coordinates41.30616, -89.39877
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length717 ft (218.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2023)
Projected traffic1,793 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-180 NB over Iais RR I & M Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-180 NB over Iais RR I & M Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-180 NB over Iais RR I & M Canal carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-180 NB over Iais RR I & M Canal?

The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-180 NB over Iais RR I & M Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.