US Bridges

Ch 22 Eldena RD over 3 Mile Branch Tribut

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S US 52 · Structure no. 052513600000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22 Eldena RD over 3 Mile Branch Tribut is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 22 Eldena RD over 3 Mile Branch Tribut in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 22 Eldena RD
Crosses3 Mile Branch Tribut
Location1.8 MI S US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79841, -89.4382
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 3 Mile Branch Tribut built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22 Eldena RD over 3 Mile Branch Tribut 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 22 Eldena RD over 3 Mile Branch Tribut carry?

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

How long is Ch 22 Eldena RD over 3 Mile Branch Tribut?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Ch 22 Eldena RD over 3 Mile Branch Tribut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.