I-88 WB over Howland Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · .2 MI W Lee CO Line · Structure no. 098990700000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-88 WB over Howland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over Howland Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-88 WB over Howland Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 WB over Howland Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-88 WB over Howland Creek carry?
About 8,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-88 WB over Howland Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 WB over Howland Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.