US Bridges

Meridian RD over S. Br. Kent Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S of 20 Br · Structure no. 101500400000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over S. Br. Kent Creek is a steel culvert carrying Meridian RD over S. Br. Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesS. Br. Kent Creek
Location1.2 MI S of 20 Br
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.26418, -89.17359
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S. Br. Kent Creek built?

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

What condition is Meridian RD over S. Br. Kent 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over S. Br. Kent Creek carry?

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

How long is Meridian RD over S. Br. Kent Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Meridian RD over S. Br. Kent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.