US Bridges

I-80 EB over Bn RR

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 2.6 MI W JCT I-180 · Structure no. 006017600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Bn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Bn RR in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesBn RR
Location2.6 MI W JCT I-180
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39739, -89.43534
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2046
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Bn RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB over Bn RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Bn RR carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Bn RR?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Bn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.