US Bridges

I-80 WB over East Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E JCT I-180 · Structure no. 006017300000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over East Bureau Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over East Bureau 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 11,450 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,161 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesEast Bureau Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT I-180
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.39971, -89.3605
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,450 (2023)
Projected traffic11,161 by 2046
Trucks45%
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 East Bureau Creek built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB over East Bureau 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 January 2024.

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

About 11,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over East Bureau Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over East Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.