Ch 3 over Drainage Ditch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W of Newman · Structure no. 021440500000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 3 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 3 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Ch 3 over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.