Sterling Road over Br of Green River
PoorLee County, Illinois · 0.2 M E of US Rt 52 · Structure no. 052404800000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Road over Br of Green River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sterling Road over Br of Green River in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling Road over Br of Green River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling Road over Br of Green River 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 Sterling Road over Br of Green River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Road over Br of Green River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling Road over Br of Green River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.