Ill 3 over Running Lake Ditch
FairUnion County, Illinois · 2.1 MI S Jackson CO · Structure no. 091003200000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 3 over Running Lake Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 3 over Running Lake Ditch in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 93 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 3 over Running Lake Ditch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Ill 3 over Running Lake Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 3 over Running Lake Ditch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill 3 over Running Lake Ditch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 3 over Running Lake Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.