Ill 3 NB over Wood River Creek
FairMadison County, Illinois · W Cl of E Alton · Structure no. 060022800000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 3 NB over Wood River Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 3 NB over Wood River Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,182 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 3 NB over Wood River Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 3 NB over Wood River Creek 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 Ill 3 NB over Wood River Creek carry?
About 21,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ill 3 NB over Wood River Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 3 NB over Wood River Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.