I-88 WB over Hennepin Canal Feedr
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Rock Falls · Structure no. 098008500000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-88 WB over Hennepin Canal Feedr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over Hennepin Canal Feedr in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,414 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-88 WB over Hennepin Canal Feedr built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 WB over Hennepin Canal Feedr 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 I-88 WB over Hennepin Canal Feedr carry?
About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-88 WB over Hennepin Canal Feedr?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 WB over Hennepin Canal Feedr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.