US Bridges

FAS 182 Ashton RD over I-88

Good

Lee County, Illinois · .7 MI SE of Ashton · Structure no. 052993500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

FAS 182 Ashton RD over I-88 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 182 Ashton 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 182 Ashton RD
CrossesI-88
Location.7 MI SE of Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.85811, -89.20754
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 182 Ashton RD over I-88 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 182 Ashton RD over I-88 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 182 Ashton RD over I-88 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 182 Ashton RD over I-88?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 182 Ashton RD over I-88?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.