US Bridges

Meadows Ave over Little Farm Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · US 150 E Peoria · Structure no. 090016400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadows Ave over Little Farm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadows Ave over Little Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,212 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadows Ave
CrossesLittle Farm Creek
LocationUS 150 E Peoria
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.66528, -89.541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2023)
Projected traffic6,212 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Meadows Ave over Little Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadows Ave over Little Farm 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Meadows Ave over Little Farm Creek carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadows Ave over Little Farm Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows Ave over Little Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.