US Bridges

Richards Road over Br of Green River

Good

Lee County, Illinois · .11 MI N of Shaw RD · Structure no. 052537100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richards Road over Br of Green River is a concrete culvert carrying Richards Road over Br of Green River in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichards Road
CrossesBr of Green River
Location.11 MI N of Shaw RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.70853, -89.09784
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Richards Road over Br of Green River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richards Road over Br of Green River 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Richards Road over Br of Green River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Richards Road over Br of Green River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Richards Road over Br of Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.