Ch 7 over Union Drain Dit #3
FairColes County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Charleston · Structure no. 015329000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Union Drain Dit #3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7 over Union Drain Dit #3 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 7 over Union Drain Dit #3 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7 over Union Drain Dit #3 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Union Drain Dit #3 carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Union Drain Dit #3?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Union Drain Dit #3?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.