CH3 over Gilham Creek
PoorBond County, Illinois · 5.75M NW Mulberry Gr · Structure no. 003300900000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH3 over Gilham Creek is a concrete slab carrying CH3 over Gilham Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH3 over Gilham Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH3 over Gilham Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CH3 over Gilham Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CH3 over Gilham Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CH3 over Gilham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.