US Bridges

Ch 22 Eldena RD over Three Mile Branch

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S of US 52 · Structure no. 052349100000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22 Eldena RD over Three Mile Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 22 Eldena RD over Three Mile Branch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 22 Eldena RD
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location1.2 MI S of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.81888, -89.44859
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 22 Eldena RD over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22 Eldena RD over Three Mile Branch 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 22 Eldena RD over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22 Eldena RD over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 22 Eldena RD over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.