TR 3 over Blackford Slough
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 5.7 MI NW of Dewey · Structure no. 010442700000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 3 over Blackford Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 3 over Blackford Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 3 over Blackford Slough built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 3 over Blackford Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.
How much traffic does TR 3 over Blackford Slough carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is TR 3 over Blackford Slough?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 3 over Blackford Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.