US Bridges

Il 3 Rdwys F B E & over Hill Lake Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 1.5 M N Columbia · Structure no. 067200200000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 3 Rdwys F B E & over Hill Lake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 3 Rdwys F B E & over Hill Lake Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,999 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 3 Rdwys F B E &
CrossesHill Lake Creek
Location1.5 M N Columbia
Coordinates38.47025, -90.22525
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic99,999 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Il 3 Rdwys F B E & over Hill Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 3 Rdwys F B E & 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 3 Rdwys F B E & over Hill Lake Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 3 Rdwys F B E & over Hill Lake Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Il 3 Rdwys F B E & over Hill Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.