US Bridges

I-88 WB over Ill 23

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · S Edge Dekalb · Structure no. 019991100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,450
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 WB over Ill 23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over Ill 23 in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,136 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-88 WB
CrossesIll 23
LocationS Edge Dekalb
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates41.90286, -88.7535
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,450 (2023)
Projected traffic10,136 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Ill 23 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-88 WB over Ill 23 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-88 WB over Ill 23 carry?

About 12,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-88 WB over Ill 23?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-88 WB over Ill 23?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.