US Bridges

Reynolds Road over I-88

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1 MI E Franklin Gr · Structure no. 052993300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Reynolds Road over I-88 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reynolds Road 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesReynolds Road
CrossesI-88
Location1 MI E Franklin Gr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.83444, -89.27497
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Reynolds Road over I-88 built?

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

What condition is Reynolds Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Reynolds Road over I-88 carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Road over I-88?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Road over I-88?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.