US Bridges

I-80 EB over Spring Creek

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Bureau County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E JCT Il 89 · Structure no. 006016500000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Spring Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,332 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT Il 89
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36437, -89.1877
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2023)
Projected traffic13,332 by 2046
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB over Spring 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 March 2023.

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

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.