US Bridges

Ch 8 Steward RD over Green Rv Drainage Di

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 3.0 MI S of Steward · Structure no. 052313200000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8 Steward RD over Green Rv Drainage Di is a concrete frame carrying Ch 8 Steward RD over Green Rv Drainage Di in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8 Steward RD
CrossesGreen Rv Drainage Di
Location3.0 MI S of Steward
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80366, -89.02988
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 8 Steward RD over Green Rv Drainage Di built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8 Steward RD over Green Rv Drainage Di 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 8 Steward RD over Green Rv Drainage Di carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8 Steward RD over Green Rv Drainage Di?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8 Steward RD over Green Rv Drainage Di?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.