CO HWY 3 over Reese Creek
FairPerry County, Illinois · 1 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 073314300000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO HWY 3 over Reese Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO HWY 3 over Reese Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO HWY 3 over Reese Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO HWY 3 over Reese 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CO HWY 3 over Reese Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is CO HWY 3 over Reese Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CO HWY 3 over Reese Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.