US Bridges

Meridian RD over Br. Stillman Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 4 MI S Stillman Val. · Structure no. 071500600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Br. Stillman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meridian RD over Br. Stillman Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesBr. Stillman Creek
Location4 MI S Stillman Val.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04778, -89.17234
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic936 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Meridian RD over Br. Stillman Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Br. Stillman Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Br. Stillman Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Br. Stillman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Br. Stillman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.