US Bridges

Walnut Hill RD(CH3 over FAI-57

Good

Marion County, Illinois · Mar-Jeff CO Line · Structure no. 061002700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Hill RD(CH3 over FAI-57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Hill RD(CH3 over FAI-57 in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalnut Hill RD(CH3
CrossesFAI-57
LocationMar-Jeff CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47598, -88.95993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Walnut Hill RD(CH3 over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Hill RD(CH3 over FAI-57 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Hill RD(CH3 over FAI-57 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Hill RD(CH3 over FAI-57?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Hill RD(CH3 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.