Ch 3 over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, Illinois · Ch 3 in Dongola · Structure no. 091302600000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 3 over Little Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 3 over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Little Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over Little Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.