Ch 3 over Rector Creek
GoodSaline County, Illinois · 3.75 Mi. N Eldorado · Structure no. 083313300000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Rector Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 3 over Rector Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ch 3 over Rector Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 3 over Rector 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Rector Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ch 3 over Rector Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Rector Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.