Ch 35 Nelson RD over 3 Mile Branch
FairLee County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S of Nelson · Structure no. 052331000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 35 Nelson RD over 3 Mile Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Ch 35 Nelson RD over 3 Mile Branch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 35 Nelson RD over 3 Mile Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 35 Nelson RD over 3 Mile Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 35 Nelson RD over 3 Mile Branch carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 35 Nelson RD over 3 Mile Branch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 35 Nelson RD over 3 Mile Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.