US Bridges

Meridian RD over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.3 MI N State ST · Structure no. 101500300000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meridian RD over Unnamed Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,656 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.3 MI N State ST
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.28435, -89.1735
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic5,656 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Unnamed Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Meridian RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.