US Bridges

Meredith Road over Unnamed Drainage Ditch

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.9 MI S of Il 38 · Structure no. 045331800000000

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredith Road over Unnamed Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Meredith Road over Unnamed Drainage Ditch in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 42 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeredith Road
CrossesUnnamed Drainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI S of Il 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88185, -88.53694
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Unnamed Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Meredith Road over Unnamed Drainage Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meredith Road over Unnamed Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Meredith Road over Unnamed Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Meredith Road over Unnamed Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.