US Bridges

I-88 over I294WB & IL38WB Rmps

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .3M So of IL56 · Structure no. 016268500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 over I294WB & IL38WB Rmps is a concrete continuous frame carrying I-88 over I294WB & IL38WB Rmps in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 103,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,113 by 2046. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesI-88
CrossesI294WB & IL38WB Rmps
Location.3M So of IL56
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates41.8691, -87.91746
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,300 (2023)
Projected traffic82,113 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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-88 over I294WB & IL38WB Rmps built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-88 over I294WB & IL38WB Rmps 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-88 over I294WB & IL38WB Rmps carry?

About 103,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-88 over I294WB & IL38WB Rmps?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-88 over I294WB & IL38WB Rmps?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.