US Bridges

Il 3 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.1 MI SE of Raddle Road · Structure no. 039203400000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 3 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 3 over Drainage Ditch in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2048. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 3
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI SE of Raddle Road
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.80319, -89.57955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2048
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 3 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 3 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 3 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Il 3 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 3 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.