US Bridges

Meridian Road over Beach Creek

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 1.5 M S Ogle Co. L · Structure no. 052408300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over Beach Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meridian Road over Beach Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesBeach Creek
Location1.5 M S Ogle Co. L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86669, -89.16842
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Meridian Road over Beach Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Road over Beach 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Road over Beach Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Meridian Road over Beach Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.