US Bridges

Ch 19 Morgan RD over Branch of Green Rive

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Maytown RD · Structure no. 052346100000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 Morgan RD over Branch of Green Rive is a concrete slab carrying Ch 19 Morgan RD over Branch of Green Rive in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCh 19 Morgan RD
CrossesBranch of Green Rive
Location2 MI N of Maytown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.65779, -89.38232
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks57%
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 Branch of Green Rive built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19 Morgan RD over Branch of Green Rive 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 Branch of Green Rive carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 Morgan RD over Branch of Green Rive?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 19 Morgan RD over Branch of Green Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.