US Bridges

I-80 WB over Bn RR

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 2.6 MI W JCT I-180 · Structure no. 006017700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 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 WB over Bn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB 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 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 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).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesBn RR
Location2.6 MI W JCT I-180
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.39735, -89.43516
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

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 (14 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 WB over Bn RR built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB over Bn RR 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 2024.

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

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

How long is I-80 WB 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 WB over Bn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.