US Bridges

Meridian RD over Green River Trib

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.8 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 052410300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Green River Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian RD over Green River Trib 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesGreen River Trib
Location1.8 MI N of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.78361, -89.16852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RD over Green River Trib built?

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

What condition is Meridian RD over Green River Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Green River Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Meridian RD over Green River Trib?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Green River Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.