US Route 30 over Green River
FairLee County, Illinois · 6.2 MI E JCT US 52 · Structure no. 052003400000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 30 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 30 over Green River in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 88 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 30 over Green River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US Route 30 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 30 over Green River carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US Route 30 over Green River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 30 over Green River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.