US Bridges

Albany Road over Br. Meredosia Ditch

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 5 MI NW of Erie · Structure no. 098303700000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Road over Br. Meredosia Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Albany Road over Br. Meredosia Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany Road
CrossesBr. Meredosia Ditch
Location5 MI NW of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.72755, -90.14841
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Albany Road over Br. Meredosia Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albany Road over Br. Meredosia Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Albany Road over Br. Meredosia Ditch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Albany Road over Br. Meredosia Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Road over Br. Meredosia Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.