US Bridges

Matznik RD over I-88

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 5 MI NE Lyndon · Structure no. 098007200000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matznik RD over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matznik 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMatznik RD
CrossesI-88
Location5 MI NE Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.76534, -89.82411
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks27%
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 Matznik RD over I-88 built?

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

What condition is Matznik 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Matznik RD over I-88 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Matznik RD over I-88?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Matznik RD over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.