US Bridges

US 150- Meadows Av over Farm CR Tpw RR NS RR

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · Meadows Ave E. Peo. · Structure no. 090003700000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
740 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150- Meadows Av over Farm CR Tpw RR NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150- Meadows Av over Farm CR Tpw RR NS RR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 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 4 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,212 by 2046. The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 150- Meadows Av
CrossesFarm CR Tpw RR NS RR
LocationMeadows Ave E. Peo.
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.66766, -89.56096
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length740 ft (225.6 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,212 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 150- Meadows Av over Farm CR Tpw RR NS RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 150- Meadows Av over Farm CR Tpw RR NS RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 150- Meadows Av over Farm CR Tpw RR NS RR carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 150- Meadows Av over Farm CR Tpw RR NS RR?

The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 150- Meadows Av over Farm CR Tpw RR NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.