I-88 WB over Bn RR (abandon)
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · .5 MI S US 30 · Structure no. 098008900000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-88 WB over Bn RR (abandon) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-88 WB over Bn RR (abandon) 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 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-88 WB over Bn RR (abandon) built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-88 WB over Bn RR (abandon) 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-88 WB over Bn RR (abandon) carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-88 WB over Bn RR (abandon)?
The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-88 WB over Bn RR (abandon)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.