Melms RD over Coon Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Illinois · 3500 N 1775 E · Structure no. 019421200000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melms RD over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melms RD over Coon Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melms RD over Coon Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melms RD over Coon Creek 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Melms RD over Coon Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Melms RD over Coon Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Melms RD over Coon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.