US Bridges

Meredosia Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI South of Albany · Structure no. 098304100000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredosia Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Meredosia Road over Drainage Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMeredosia Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 MI South of Albany
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75801, -90.23639
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Meredosia Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meredosia Road over Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Meredosia Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Meredosia Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meredosia Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.