US Bridges

226 ST N over I-88

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E FAI 80 · Structure no. 081012000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

226 ST N over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 226 ST N over I-88 in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries226 ST N
CrossesI-88
Location1.7 MI E FAI 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.53382, -90.3105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 226 ST N over I-88 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 226 ST N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 226 ST N over I-88 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 226 ST N over I-88?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 226 ST N over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.