US Bridges

Ch 19 Morgan RD over Green River

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.6 MI S Amboy RD · Structure no. 052346000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 Morgan RD over Green River is a concrete slab carrying Ch 19 Morgan RD over Green River in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 19 Morgan RD
CrossesGreen River
Location1.6 MI S Amboy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.69101, -89.38242
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 19 Morgan RD over Green River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19 Morgan RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 19 Morgan RD over Green River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 Morgan RD over Green River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 19 Morgan RD over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.