US Bridges

Il 3 over Branch Reeds Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 2.8 MI S Randolph CO · Structure no. 039203500000000

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

About this bridge

Il 3 over Branch Reeds Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 3 over Branch Reeds Creek 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIl 3
CrossesBranch Reeds Creek
Location2.8 MI S Randolph CO
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates37.79229, -89.5508
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 3 over Branch Reeds Creek built?

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

What condition is Il 3 over Branch Reeds 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 3 over Branch Reeds Creek carry?

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

How long is Il 3 over Branch Reeds Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 3 over Branch Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.