US Bridges

I-80 EB over Il Railnet

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 1.9 MI E JCT Il 89 · Structure no. 006016700000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Il Railnet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Il Railnet 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 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 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesIl Railnet
Location1.9 MI E JCT Il 89
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36439, -89.18298
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Il Railnet built?

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

What condition is I-80 EB over Il Railnet 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Il Railnet carry?

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

How long is I-80 EB over Il Railnet?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Il Railnet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.