MELL0TS RD over Deer Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 6.5 MI SE Morrison · Structure no. 098485600000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
MELL0TS RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MELL0TS RD over Deer Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MELL0TS RD over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is MELL0TS RD over Deer Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does MELL0TS RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is MELL0TS RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns MELL0TS RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.