US Bridges

Inlet Road over Br of Green River

Poor

Lee County, Illinois · 0.6 M N of Shaw RD · Structure no. 052506100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inlet Road over Br of Green River is a concrete culvert carrying Inlet Road over Br of Green River in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesInlet Road
CrossesBr of Green River
Location0.6 M N of Shaw RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71647, -89.23845
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Inlet Road over Br of Green River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inlet 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 Inlet Road over Br of Green River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Inlet Road over Br of Green River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Inlet Road over Br of Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.