Ch 21 Sand RD over I-88 & Stream
GoodWhiteside County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. Nw. Erie · Structure no. 098005600000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 541 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 21 Sand RD over I-88 & Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 21 Sand RD over I-88 & Stream in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 21 Sand RD over I-88 & Stream built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 21 Sand RD over I-88 & 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 21 Sand RD over I-88 & Stream carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 21 Sand RD over I-88 & Stream?
The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 21 Sand RD over I-88 & Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.