US Bridges

I-80 EB & WB over Clark Run Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 1.8 MI E Jc I 80 178 · Structure no. 050024100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB & WB over Clark Run Creek is a concrete frame carrying I-80 EB & WB over Clark Run Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,300 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,906 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB & WB
CrossesClark Run Creek
Location1.8 MI E Jc I 80 178
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36774, -88.97766
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,300 (2023)
Projected traffic30,906 by 2046
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB & WB over Clark Run Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB & WB over Clark Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 EB & WB over Clark Run Creek carry?

About 29,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB & WB over Clark Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB & WB over Clark Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.