US Bridges

Buell RD over I-88

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 1 MI W Ill 40 · Structure no. 098008300000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buell RD over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buell RD over I-88 in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 53 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuell RD
CrossesI-88
Location1 MI W Ill 40
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75137, -89.70872
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length250 ft (76.1 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 traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Buell RD over I-88 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Buell 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 December 2023.

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

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Buell RD over I-88?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Buell RD over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.