US Bridges

I-88 WB over W Br Dupage River

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · Ill 5 1.5M E Ill 59 · Structure no. 022991700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,250
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 WB over W Br Dupage River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over W Br Dupage River 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 68,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,096 by 2046. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-88 WB
CrossesW Br Dupage River
LocationIll 5 1.5M E Ill 59
RouteInterstate 88
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80567, -88.17865
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,250 (2023)
Projected traffic55,096 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-88 WB over W Br Dupage River built?

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

What condition is I-88 WB over W Br Dupage River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-88 WB over W Br Dupage River carry?

About 68,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-88 WB over W Br Dupage River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-88 WB over W Br Dupage River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.