3rd ST (ch 30) over Owl Creek
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · Village of Fisher · Structure no. 010606600000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd ST (ch 30) over Owl Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 3rd ST (ch 30) over Owl Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 3rd ST (ch 30) over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd ST (ch 30) over Owl 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 3rd ST (ch 30) over Owl Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 3rd ST (ch 30) over Owl Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd ST (ch 30) over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.