US Bridges

Ill 3 - FAP 14 over Lake CR

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S of Ill 127 · Structure no. 002003000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 3 - FAP 14 over Lake CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 3 - FAP 14 over Lake CR in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 3 - FAP 14
CrossesLake CR
Location0.5 MI S of Ill 127
RouteState Highway 3
CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.12242, -89.27461
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 3 - FAP 14 over Lake CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 3 - FAP 14 over Lake 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 3 - FAP 14 over Lake CR carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 3 - FAP 14 over Lake CR?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 3 - FAP 14 over Lake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.