I-88 WB over Beach Creek
FairLee County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Ogle CO LN · Structure no. 052994000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-88 WB over Beach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over Beach Creek 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-88 WB over Beach Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 WB over Beach Creek 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 I-88 WB over Beach Creek carry?
About 8,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-88 WB over Beach Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 WB over Beach Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.