US Bridges

Fargo RD over Meredosia Ditch

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 4 MI W of Erie · Structure no. 081308600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fargo RD over Meredosia Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fargo RD over Meredosia Ditch in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFargo RD
CrossesMeredosia Ditch
Location4 MI W of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.64266, -90.16192
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic51 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 Fargo RD over Meredosia Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fargo RD over Meredosia Ditch 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Fargo RD over Meredosia Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Fargo RD over Meredosia Ditch?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fargo RD over Meredosia Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.