US Bridges

Ch 12 Maytown RD over Branch of Green Rive

Poor

Lee County, Illinois · 0.75 MI W Maytown · Structure no. 052341400000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 12 Maytown RD over Branch of Green Rive is a concrete slab carrying Ch 12 Maytown RD over Branch of Green Rive in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCh 12 Maytown RD
CrossesBranch of Green Rive
Location0.75 MI W Maytown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.62822, -89.38454
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks64%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 12 Maytown RD over Branch of Green Rive built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 12 Maytown RD over Branch of Green Rive 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 12 Maytown RD over Branch of Green Rive carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.

How long is Ch 12 Maytown RD over Branch of Green Rive?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 12 Maytown RD over Branch of Green Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.