North Meyers Road over Br E Fork Plum River
PoorCarroll County, Illinois · 3.5 M N Mt. Carroll · Structure no. 008321300000000
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Meyers Road over Br E Fork Plum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Meyers Road over Br E Fork Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 126 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Meyers Road over Br E Fork Plum River built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is North Meyers Road over Br E Fork Plum 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does North Meyers Road over Br E Fork Plum River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is North Meyers Road over Br E Fork Plum River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns North Meyers Road over Br E Fork Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.