US Bridges

Ill 3 over Rockhouse Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Waterloo · Structure no. 067004000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 3 over Rockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 3 over Rockhouse Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,475 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIll 3
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location4 MI SE Waterloo
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.28322, -90.1239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2023)
Projected traffic8,475 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 3 over Rockhouse Creek 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 over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 3 over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 3 over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.