FRANKLIN RD
Carrying FRANKLIN RD over I-88
1 MI SW FRANKLIN GRV, Lee, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FRANKLIN RD
The FRANKLIN RD bridge in Lee, Illinois carries FRANKLIN RD over I-88. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 16,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FRANKLIN RD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1974
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 052993100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRANKLIN RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FRANKLIN RD against other structures in Lee and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FRANKLIN RD?
FRANKLIN RD in Lee, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRANKLIN RD inspected?
FRANKLIN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRANKLIN RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FRANKLIN RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FRANKLIN RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRANKLIN RD?
Ownership is not specified for FRANKLIN RD in the NBI.
How old is FRANKLIN RD and does age affect safety?
FRANKLIN RD was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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