I-88 EB over Cnw RR
FairLee County, Illinois · .6 MI W of Nelson RD · Structure no. 052990900000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-88 EB over Cnw RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 EB over Cnw RR in Lee 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-88 EB over Cnw RR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 EB over Cnw RR 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 EB over Cnw RR carry?
About 7,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-88 EB over Cnw RR?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 EB over Cnw RR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.