Ch 7 over Union Drain Dt #3
GoodColes County, Illinois · 2.8 MI W Charleston · Structure no. 015342500000000
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Union Drain Dt #3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7 over Union Drain Dt #3 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Ch 7 over Union Drain Dt #3 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7 over Union Drain Dt #3 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Union Drain Dt #3 carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Union Drain Dt #3?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Union Drain Dt #3?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.