US Bridges

Elm St./ TR 597A over Meadowbrook Cr.

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.5MI. E. Bethalto · Structure no. 060330200000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm St./ TR 597A over Meadowbrook Cr. is a steel culvert carrying Elm St./ TR 597A over Meadowbrook Cr. in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm St./ TR 597A
CrossesMeadowbrook Cr.
Location1.5MI. E. Bethalto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.89424, -90.00566
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elm St./ TR 597A over Meadowbrook Cr. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm St./ TR 597A over Meadowbrook Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elm St./ TR 597A over Meadowbrook Cr. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Elm St./ TR 597A over Meadowbrook Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Elm St./ TR 597A over Meadowbrook Cr.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.