US Bridges

248 ST N over I-88

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · 2.3 MI SW JCT Ill 92 · Structure no. 081012100000000

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

About this bridge

248 ST N over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 248 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 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries248 ST N
CrossesI-88
Location2.3 MI SW JCT Ill 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.54148, -90.27701
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 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 248 ST N over I-88 built?

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

What condition is 248 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 248 ST N over I-88 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 248 ST N over I-88?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 248 ST N over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.