Il 3 over Horse Creek
GoodRandolph County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. N of Ruma · Structure no. 079004800000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 3 over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 3 over Horse Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Il 3 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 3 over Horse Creek 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 Horse Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Il 3 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Il 3 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.