US Bridges

Bliss Rd. over I-88 E-W Toll Rd.

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.25 MI N Denny RD · Structure no. 045995900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bliss Rd. over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bliss Rd. 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,089 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBliss Rd.
CrossesI-88 E-W Toll Rd.
Location0.25 MI N Denny RD
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80289, -88.42801
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2023)
Projected traffic9,089 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bliss Rd. over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. built?

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

What condition is Bliss Rd. 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 Bliss Rd. over I-88 E-W Toll Rd. carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.