I-88 WB over 3 Mile Branch
FairLee County, Illinois · 2.3 MI W JCT Ill 26 · Structure no. 052991600000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-88 WB over 3 Mile Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over 3 Mile Branch 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 3 Mile Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 WB over 3 Mile Branch 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 3 Mile Branch carry?
About 7,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-88 WB over 3 Mile Branch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 WB over 3 Mile Branch?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.