I-88 WB E-W Tollwa over Ill 251
FairOgle County, Illinois · .5 MI S Rochelle · Structure no. 071991400000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-88 WB E-W Tollwa over Ill 251 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB E-W Tollwa over Ill 251 in Ogle 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 5 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 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,008 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-88 WB E-W Tollwa over Ill 251 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 WB E-W Tollwa over Ill 251 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 E-W Tollwa over Ill 251 carry?
About 9,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I-88 WB E-W Tollwa over Ill 251?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 WB E-W Tollwa over Ill 251?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.