US Bridges

Il RTE 3 over Trib to Horse Creek

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 0.14M North of Ruma · Structure no. 079200200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il RTE 3 over Trib to Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il RTE 3 over Trib to Horse Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesIl RTE 3
CrossesTrib to Horse Creek
Location0.14M North of Ruma
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.1374, -89.99799
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2023)
Projected traffic4,798 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il RTE 3 over Trib to Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il RTE 3 over Trib to 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 RTE 3 over Trib to Horse Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il RTE 3 over Trib to Horse Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il RTE 3 over Trib to Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.