US Bridges

Twp RD 50 Hoyle RD over I-88

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW of Dixon · Structure no. 052991500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Twp RD 50 Hoyle RD over I-88 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 50 Hoyle RD over I-88 in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTwp RD 50 Hoyle RD
CrossesI-88
Location2.5 MI SW of Dixon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.79885, -89.51511
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Twp RD 50 Hoyle RD over I-88 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 50 Hoyle RD over I-88 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Twp RD 50 Hoyle RD over I-88 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 50 Hoyle RD over I-88?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 50 Hoyle RD over I-88?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.