I-88 over Rickelson Creek
GoodLee County, Illinois · 0.4 MI SW Ogle CO LN · Structure no. 052994700000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-88 over Rickelson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-88 over Rickelson Creek in Lee 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,726 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-88 over Rickelson Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 over Rickelson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does I-88 over Rickelson Creek carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-88 over Rickelson Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).
Who owns I-88 over Rickelson Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.