Ch 3 over Whitley Creek
FairMoultrie County, Illinois · 3 MI S Allenville · Structure no. 070301200000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Whitley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 3 over Whitley Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 3 over Whitley Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 3 over Whitley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Whitley Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over Whitley Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Whitley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.