US Bridges

Meredith Road over Union Drai.Ditch #3

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.4 MI S. Ill 64 · Structure no. 045314100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredith Road over Union Drai.Ditch #3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meredith Road over Union Drai.Ditch #3 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMeredith Road
CrossesUnion Drai.Ditch #3
Location1.4 MI S. Ill 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9348, -88.53712
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Meredith Road over Union Drai.Ditch #3 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meredith Road over Union Drai.Ditch #3 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Meredith Road over Union Drai.Ditch #3 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Meredith Road over Union Drai.Ditch #3?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Meredith Road over Union Drai.Ditch #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.