US Bridges

Meeker Street over Hughletts Branch

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · Center of Galena · Structure no. 043600100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeker Street over Hughletts Branch is a steel culvert carrying Meeker Street over Hughletts Branch in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMeeker Street
CrossesHughletts Branch
LocationCenter of Galena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.41776, -90.42398
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2021)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Meeker Street over Hughletts Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meeker Street over Hughletts Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Meeker Street over Hughletts Branch carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meeker Street over Hughletts Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Meeker Street over Hughletts Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.