US Bridges

Old RTE 3 over Hill Lake Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 2.3 MI S of Dupo · Structure no. 067004100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old RTE 3 over Hill Lake Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old RTE 3 over Hill Lake Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld RTE 3
CrossesHill Lake Creek
Location2.3 MI S of Dupo
Coordinates38.47795, -90.22158
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old RTE 3 over Hill Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old RTE 3 over Hill Lake 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 Old RTE 3 over Hill Lake Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old RTE 3 over Hill Lake Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old RTE 3 over Hill Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.