US Bridges

Ch 3 over Stream

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W of Newman · Structure no. 021005800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 3 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 3 over Stream in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 3
CrossesStream
Location2.5 MI W of Newman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80673, -88.02932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 3 over Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 3 over Stream 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 3 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 3 over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 3 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.