US Bridges

Il 92 FAP 587 over Green River

Poor

Bureau County, Illinois · 1.4 MI W JCT Ill 40 · Structure no. 006009700000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 92 FAP 587 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 92 FAP 587 over Green River in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIl 92 FAP 587
CrossesGreen River
Location1.4 MI W JCT Ill 40
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.56188, -89.71531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 92 FAP 587 over Green River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Il 92 FAP 587 over Green River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 92 FAP 587 over Green River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 92 FAP 587 over Green River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 92 FAP 587 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.