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I-88 E-W Connector over Salt Creek

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DuPage County, Illinois · 0.25MI E of Il 83 · Structure no. 022999700000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,150
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 E-W Connector over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 E-W Connector over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 9,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-88 E-W Connector
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.25MI E of Il 83
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.85256, -87.93472
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2023)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E-W Connector over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-88 E-W Connector 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-88 E-W Connector over Salt Creek carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-88 E-W Connector over Salt Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-88 E-W Connector over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.