Co. Hwy. 3 over Trib to Walnut Creek
GoodKnox County, Illinois · SW-25-T13NR2E · Structure no. 048322600000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 3 over Trib to Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. Hwy. 3 over Trib to Walnut Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 3 over Trib to Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 3 over Trib to Walnut 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 3 over Trib to Walnut Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 3 over Trib to Walnut Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 3 over Trib to Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.