US Bridges

Meridian RD over Cn RR

Poor

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Cunningham · Structure no. 101301200000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Cn RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian RD over Cn RR in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesCn RR
Location0.5 MI S Cunningham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.25692, -89.17346
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2022)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian RD over Cn RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Meridian RD over Cn RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Cn RR carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Cn RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Cn RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.