US Bridges

Il 3 SB over Woodriver Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · W City Limit E Alton · Structure no. 060026800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 3 SB over Woodriver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 3 SB over Woodriver Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 3 SB
CrossesWoodriver Creek
LocationW City Limit E Alton
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.88383, -90.12192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,182 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 3 SB over Woodriver Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 3 SB over Woodriver 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 Il 3 SB over Woodriver Creek carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 3 SB over Woodriver Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Il 3 SB over Woodriver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.