TR 16(MERIDIAN Rd) over Spring Creek
PoorMacon County, Illinois · 1.45 MI NW Blue Moun · Structure no. 058322700000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 16(MERIDIAN Rd) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 16(MERIDIAN Rd) over Spring Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 16(MERIDIAN Rd) over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 16(MERIDIAN Rd) over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 16(MERIDIAN Rd) over Spring Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 16(MERIDIAN Rd) over Spring Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 16(MERIDIAN Rd) over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.