US Bridges

I-88 over Prairie Path

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.6 M W of Ill 59 · Structure no. 022981500000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,400
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 over Prairie Path is a concrete culvert carrying I-88 over Prairie Path in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 110,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,400 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-88
CrossesPrairie Path
Location0.6 M W of Ill 59
RouteInterstate 88
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80244, -88.21764
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,400 (2023)
Projected traffic110,400 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Prairie Path built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-88 over Prairie Path 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-88 over Prairie Path carry?

About 110,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-88 over Prairie Path?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m).

Who owns I-88 over Prairie Path?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.