Ch 3 over Polecat Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S Ashmore · Structure no. 015320200000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 3 over Polecat Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 3 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 3 over Polecat Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Polecat Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.