US Bridges

I-88 over Rickelson Creek

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 0.3 MI SW Ogle CO LN · Structure no. 052994800000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
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 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 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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CarriesI-88
CrossesRickelson Creek
Location0.3 MI SW Ogle CO LN
RouteInterstate 88
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88881, -89.10021
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,726 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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.