US Bridges

I-90 NB over Ill RTE 173

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 3 MI S of Roscoe · Structure no. 101996300000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,600
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 NB over Ill RTE 173 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 NB over Ill RTE 173 in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,503 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 NB
CrossesIll RTE 173
Location3 MI S of Roscoe
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates42.37003, -88.96653
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,600 (2023)
Projected traffic25,503 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 NB over Ill RTE 173 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 NB over Ill RTE 173 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 NB over Ill RTE 173 carry?

About 31,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-90 NB over Ill RTE 173?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 NB over Ill RTE 173?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.