US Bridges

I-88 (e-W Tollway) over Stream

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 4 MI E Whitsd CO LN · Structure no. 052995000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-88 (e-W Tollway) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-88 (e-W Tollway) over Stream 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,322 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-88 (e-W Tollway)
CrossesStream
Location4 MI E Whitsd CO LN
RouteInterstate 88
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.7798, -89.55511
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2023)
Projected traffic12,322 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 (e-W Tollway) over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-88 (e-W Tollway) over Stream 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 (e-W Tollway) over Stream carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-88 (e-W Tollway) over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I-88 (e-W Tollway) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.