US Bridges

Ill 3 SB over Cahokia Diversion

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.5MI N FAI 270 · Structure no. 060031600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 3 SB over Cahokia Diversion is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 3 SB over Cahokia Diversion in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,597 by 2046. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 3 SB
CrossesCahokia Diversion
Location2.5MI N FAI 270
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.80584, -90.09902
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,597 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ill 3 SB over Cahokia Diversion built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 3 SB over Cahokia Diversion in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 3 SB over Cahokia Diversion carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 3 SB over Cahokia Diversion?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 3 SB over Cahokia Diversion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.