Ill 3 over Horse Creek Overflow
PoorRandolph County, Illinois · 2.6 MI S Red Bud · Structure no. 079000200000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 3 over Horse Creek Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 3 over Horse Creek Overflow in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 3 over Horse Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 3 over Horse Creek Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 3 over Horse Creek Overflow carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ill 3 over Horse Creek Overflow?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 3 over Horse Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.