US Bridges

IL3 Homer Adams Pk over Ill 140

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · .4MI W Fosterberg RD · Structure no. 060021300000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IL3 Homer Adams Pk over Ill 140 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IL3 Homer Adams Pk over Ill 140 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,910 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIL3 Homer Adams Pk
CrossesIll 140
Location.4MI W Fosterberg RD
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.90483, -90.12973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,910 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IL3 Homer Adams Pk over Ill 140 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is IL3 Homer Adams Pk over Ill 140 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 IL3 Homer Adams Pk over Ill 140 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IL3 Homer Adams Pk over Ill 140?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns IL3 Homer Adams Pk over Ill 140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.