Atkinson Road over Five Mile Branch
GoodLee County, Illinois · 2 MI NE of Harmon · Structure no. 052430100000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atkinson Road over Five Mile Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atkinson Road over Five Mile Branch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atkinson Road over Five Mile Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atkinson Road over Five Mile Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Atkinson Road over Five Mile Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Atkinson Road over Five Mile Branch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Atkinson Road over Five Mile Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.