US Bridges

Meridian RD over US Rt 20

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Rt 20BR · Structure no. 101009600000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over US Rt 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over US Rt 20 in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,454 by 2046. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesUS Rt 20
Location1 MI S of Rt 20BR
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.26625, -89.17357
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian RD over US Rt 20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Meridian RD over US Rt 20 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over US Rt 20 carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over US Rt 20?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over US Rt 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.