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Meridian RD over Branch Stillman Crk.

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Ogle County, Illinois · 1.5MI S Stillman Val · Structure no. 071505100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Branch Stillman Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying Meridian RD over Branch Stillman Crk. in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesBranch Stillman Crk.
Location1.5MI S Stillman Val
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08051, -89.1727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Branch Stillman Crk. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Branch Stillman Crk. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Branch Stillman Crk. carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Branch Stillman Crk.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Meridian RD over Branch Stillman Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.