I-88 WB over Polo Road
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI E Ill 40 · Structure no. 098008800000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-88 WB over Polo Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over Polo Road 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 5 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-88 WB over Polo Road built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 WB over Polo Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-88 WB over Polo Road carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-88 WB over Polo Road?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 WB over Polo Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.