US Bridges

Il 3 SB over NSRR

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 3.8 M S FAI 270 · Structure no. 060019400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 3 SB over NSRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 3 SB over NSRR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,169 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 3 SB
CrossesNSRR
Location3.8 M S FAI 270
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.72144, -90.15562
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,169 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 3 SB over NSRR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 3 SB over NSRR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 3 SB over NSRR carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Il 3 SB over NSRR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Il 3 SB over NSRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.