US Bridges

New Bedford RD over Green River

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 0.6 MI W JCT Il 40 · Structure no. 006016300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bedford RD over Green River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Bedford RD over Green River in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Bedford RD
CrossesGreen River
Location0.6 MI W JCT Il 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.51123, -89.6966
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 New Bedford RD over Green River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bedford RD over Green River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does New Bedford RD over Green River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Bedford RD over Green River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Bedford RD over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.