US Bridges

Meridian RD over Br N Fk Kent CR

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.2 M N Safford RD · Structure no. 101615000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Br N Fk Kent CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over Br N Fk Kent CR in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesBr N Fk Kent CR
Location0.2 M N Safford RD
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.30426, -89.17376
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Br N Fk Kent CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Br N Fk Kent CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Br N Fk Kent CR carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Br N Fk Kent CR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Br N Fk Kent CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.