Meyers RD over Green River
PoorLee County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S Amboy RD · Structure no. 052436600000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meyers RD over Green River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meyers RD over Green River in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meyers RD over Green River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meyers RD over 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 Meyers RD over Green River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Meyers RD over Green River?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Meyers RD over Green River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.