US Bridges

I-88 over Lake Run

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E. of US 12 · Structure no. 045201900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,900
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 over Lake Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-88 over Lake Run in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,604 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-88
CrossesLake Run
Location2.5 MI E. of US 12
RouteInterstate 88
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79665, -88.39784
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,900 (2023)
Projected traffic46,604 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Lake Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-88 over Lake Run 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 I-88 over Lake Run carry?

About 32,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-88 over Lake Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-88 over Lake Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.