US Bridges

Ill 3 over Wilson Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 0.9 MI N of Il 158 · Structure no. 067200000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 3 over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 3 over Wilson Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,589 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIll 3
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Il 158
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.43624, -90.19231
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2023)
Projected traffic28,589 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 3 over Wilson 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 Wilson Creek carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 3 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ill 3 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.