US Bridges

Orchard RD over I-88 E.W. Tollway

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 3 MI W Rt 31 · Structure no. 045312100000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard RD over I-88 E.W. Tollway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard RD over I-88 E.W. Tollway in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,167 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard RD
CrossesI-88 E.W. Tollway
Location3 MI W Rt 31
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79485, -88.37555
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,800 (2023)
Projected traffic21,167 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Orchard RD over I-88 E.W. Tollway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Orchard RD over I-88 E.W. Tollway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard RD over I-88 E.W. Tollway carry?

About 32,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Orchard RD over I-88 E.W. Tollway?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard RD over I-88 E.W. Tollway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.