OR-3 over Rocky Branch
GoodMenard County, Illinois · New Salem State Park · Structure no. 065920300000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
OR-3 over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying OR-3 over Rocky Branch in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was OR-3 over Rocky Branch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is OR-3 over Rocky Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does OR-3 over Rocky Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.
How long is OR-3 over Rocky Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns OR-3 over Rocky Branch?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.