Ch 3 over Suck Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 3 MI N Avena · Structure no. 026342000000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Suck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 3 over Suck Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 3 over Suck Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 3 over Suck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Suck Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over Suck Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Suck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.