US Bridges

Atkinson Road over Green River

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 3.5 Mi. N. Atkinson · Structure no. 037016500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkinson Road over Green River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atkinson Road over Green River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2046. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesAtkinson Road
CrossesGreen River
Location3.5 Mi. N. Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.47441, -90.01069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic648 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Atkinson Road over Green River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkinson Road over Green River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Atkinson Road over Green River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Atkinson Road over Green River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Atkinson Road over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.