US Bridges

Il 3 over UPRR

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 0.29 MI S Evansville · Structure no. 079003700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 3 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 3 over UPRR in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIl 3
CrossesUPRR
Location0.29 MI S Evansville
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.08642, -89.9418
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 3 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 3 over UPRR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 3 over UPRR carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 3 over UPRR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Il 3 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.