US Bridges

I-88 EB over Salt Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.3M.E.IL-83 · Structure no. 022993200000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,050
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 EB over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 EB over Salt Creek 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 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 60,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,975 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-88 EB
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.3M.E.IL-83
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates41.85184, -87.93499
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,050 (2023)
Projected traffic47,975 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 EB over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is I-88 EB over Salt Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-88 EB over Salt Creek carry?

About 60,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-88 EB over Salt Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-88 EB over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.