US Bridges

Ch 37 Lyndon RD over I-88

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · .5 MI N Lyndon · Structure no. 098006600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 37 Lyndon RD over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 37 Lyndon RD over I-88 in Whiteside 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCh 37 Lyndon RD
CrossesI-88
Location.5 MI N Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.72819, -89.92039
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 37 Lyndon RD over I-88 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 37 Lyndon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 37 Lyndon RD over I-88 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ch 37 Lyndon RD over I-88?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 37 Lyndon RD over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.