TR 98 Birch RD over I-88
FairLee County, Illinois · SE of Dixon · Structure no. 052992700000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
TR 98 Birch RD over I-88 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 98 Birch RD over I-88 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 98 Birch RD over I-88 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 98 Birch RD over I-88 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does TR 98 Birch RD over I-88 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 98 Birch RD over I-88?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 98 Birch RD over I-88?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.