US Bridges

Il 3 over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 4MI S. of Evansville · Structure no. 079005100000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 3 over Nine Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 3 over Nine Mile Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 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 5,750 by 2034. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIl 3
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location4MI S. of Evansville
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.04052, -89.91547
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2023)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 3 over Nine Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 3 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Il 3 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 3 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.