US Bridges

Brooklyn RD (ch 6) over Green Rv Drain Ditch

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 2.0 Mi. N. of US 30 · Structure no. 052503000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn RD (ch 6) over Green Rv Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Brooklyn RD (ch 6) over Green Rv Drain Ditch 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrooklyn RD (ch 6)
CrossesGreen Rv Drain Ditch
Location2.0 Mi. N. of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.78834, -89.15152
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Brooklyn RD (ch 6) over Green Rv Drain Ditch built?

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

What condition is Brooklyn RD (ch 6) over Green Rv Drain Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklyn RD (ch 6) over Green Rv Drain Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Brooklyn RD (ch 6) over Green Rv Drain Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn RD (ch 6) over Green Rv Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.