US Bridges

Watson Road over I-88 E-W Toll Rd.

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 3 MI NW Kaneville · Structure no. 045311000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Watson Road over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson Road over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson Road
CrossesI-88 E-W Toll Rd.
Location3 MI NW Kaneville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86427, -88.56165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson Road over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. built?

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

What condition is Watson Road over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Watson Road over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Watson Road over I-88 E-W Toll Rd.?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Road over I-88 E-W Toll Rd.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.