Ill 3 over Worthen Bayou
PoorJackson County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S of Ill 149 · Structure no. 039002600000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 3 over Worthen Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ill 3 over Worthen Bayou in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 3 over Worthen Bayou built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 3 over Worthen Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 3 over Worthen Bayou carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 3 over Worthen Bayou?
The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 3 over Worthen Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.