Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch
PoorAlexander County, Illinois · 0.5 Mi.W. Ill 127 · Structure no. 002001200000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.