US Bridges

Ch 17 Wilmot RD over I-88

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 3.0 Mi. Ne. Erie · Structure no. 098005800000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 17 Wilmot RD over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 17 Wilmot RD over I-88 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 17 Wilmot RD
CrossesI-88
Location3.0 Mi. Ne. Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.70458, -90.0548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 17 Wilmot RD over I-88 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 17 Wilmot RD over I-88 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 17 Wilmot RD over I-88 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ch 17 Wilmot RD over I-88?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 17 Wilmot RD over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.