Ch 3 over Deer CR
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · 3 MI W ST Anne · Structure no. 046324400000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Deer CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 3 over Deer CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 3 over Deer CR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 3 over Deer CR 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Deer CR carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over Deer CR?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Deer CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.