US Bridges

Midwest RD over I-88 E-W Toll Rd.

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.7 MI W Il 83 · Structure no. 022990700000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midwest RD over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midwest RD over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,687 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMidwest RD
CrossesI-88 E-W Toll Rd.
Location0.7 MI W Il 83
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84449, -87.9723
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2024)
Projected traffic3,687 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midwest RD over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Midwest RD over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. 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 Midwest RD over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Midwest RD over I-88 E-W Toll Rd.?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Midwest RD over I-88 E-W Toll Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.