US Bridges

I-80 WB over Spring Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E JCT Il 89 · Structure no. 006016600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 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 WB over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Spring Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT Il 89
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36437, -89.18751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 WB over Spring Creek 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is I-80 WB 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 WB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.