US Bridges

Washington ST over FAI 88

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1M.W.OF N/Ville Rd. · Structure no. 022991100000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over FAI 88 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over FAI 88 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,626 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesFAI 88
Location1M.W.OF N/Ville Rd.
Coordinates41.80625, -88.14143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic7,626 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$867,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over FAI 88 built?

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

What condition is Washington ST over FAI 88 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Washington ST over FAI 88 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over FAI 88?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over FAI 88?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.