US Bridges

Meredith Road over Virgil Dd No 1

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 3 MI E. Maple Park · Structure no. 045500100000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredith Road over Virgil Dd No 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Meredith Road over Virgil Dd No 1 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMeredith Road
CrossesVirgil Dd No 1
Location3 MI E. Maple Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9033, -88.53677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Virgil Dd No 1 built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meredith Road over Virgil Dd No 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Meredith Road over Virgil Dd No 1 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Meredith Road over Virgil Dd No 1?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Meredith Road over Virgil Dd No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.