I-88 WB over US 52
FairLee County, Illinois · SE Edge of Dixon · Structure no. 052992400000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-88 WB over US 52 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over US 52 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 US 52 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 WB over US 52 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 US 52 carry?
About 8,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-88 WB over US 52?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 WB over US 52?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.