CH-3 over South Fork Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 5 MI N Avena · Structure no. 026332000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-3 over South Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-3 over South Fork Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-3 over South Fork Creek 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 South Fork Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CH-3 over South Fork Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CH-3 over South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.