Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch
PoorJackson County, Illinois · 0.4 MI S of Ill 149 · Structure no. 039200300000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 92 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 3 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.