US Bridges

22nd ST (cermak RD over I- 88 I-294 Ramps

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.3 M W of I-294 · Structure no. 022200200000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd ST (cermak RD over I- 88 I-294 Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd ST (cermak RD over I- 88 I-294 Ramps in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,696 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries22nd ST (cermak RD
CrossesI- 88 I-294 Ramps
Location0.3 M W of I-294
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84759, -87.92201
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2024)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 22nd ST (cermak RD over I- 88 I-294 Ramps built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd ST (cermak RD over I- 88 I-294 Ramps 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 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd ST (cermak RD over I- 88 I-294 Ramps carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 22nd ST (cermak RD over I- 88 I-294 Ramps?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd ST (cermak RD over I- 88 I-294 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.