Meridian RD over Pecatonicariver
PoorWinnebago County, Illinois · 0.7 MI SE Shirland · Structure no. 101307100000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian RD over Pecatonicariver is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over Pecatonicariver in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Meridian RD over Pecatonicariver built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian RD over Pecatonicariver 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Meridian RD over Pecatonicariver carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Meridian RD over Pecatonicariver?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian RD over Pecatonicariver?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.