US Bridges

US 150- Meadows Av over Little Farm Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E of Ill 8 · Structure no. 090017600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150- Meadows Av over Little Farm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150- Meadows Av over Little Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 150- Meadows Av
CrossesLittle Farm Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Ill 8
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.66279, -89.53216
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 US 150- Meadows Av over Little Farm Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150- Meadows Av 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 150- Meadows Av over Little Farm Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 150- Meadows Av over Little Farm Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 150- Meadows Av over Little Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.