US Bridges

I-88 over Stream

Fair

DeKalb County, Illinois · 3.1 MI W of Ill 23 · Structure no. 019991900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,900
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-88 over Stream in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,248 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

CarriesI-88
CrossesStream
Location3.1 MI W of Ill 23
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates41.90006, -88.81329
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2023)
Projected traffic17,248 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-88 over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-88 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-88 over Stream carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-88 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-88 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.