Ch 3 over I-72
FairPike County, Illinois · I-72 Int @ New Salem · Structure no. 075010900000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 3 over I-72 in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,798 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 65 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 3 over I-72 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 3 over I-72 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over I-72 carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over I-72?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.