US Bridges

FAS 1225 Albany RD over I-88

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2.0 Mi. N. Erie · Structure no. 098005700000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1225 Albany RD over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1225 Albany RD over I-88 in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 50 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1225 Albany RD
CrossesI-88
Location2.0 Mi. N. Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.68882, -90.09722
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS 1225 Albany RD over I-88 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAS 1225 Albany 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1225 Albany RD over I-88 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1225 Albany RD over I-88?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1225 Albany RD over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.