US Bridges

265 ST N Ch 4 over I-88

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · 0.9 MI SW JCT Ill 92 · Structure no. 081012400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

265 ST N Ch 4 over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 265 ST N Ch 4 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries265 ST N Ch 4
CrossesI-88
Location0.9 MI SW JCT Ill 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.54775, -90.25297
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 265 ST N Ch 4 over I-88 built?

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

What condition is 265 ST N Ch 4 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 265 ST N Ch 4 over I-88 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is 265 ST N Ch 4 over I-88?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 265 ST N Ch 4 over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.