US Bridges

Illinois 3 over UP RR

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · North of Gorham Rd. · Structure no. 039004800000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois 3 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Illinois 3 over UP RR in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesIllinois 3
CrossesUP RR
LocationNorth of Gorham Rd.
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.70208, -89.47206
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Illinois 3 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinois 3 over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Illinois 3 over UP RR carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Illinois 3 over UP RR?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois 3 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.