Ch 3 over Middle Branch
GoodVermilion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Cheneyville · Structure no. 092010800000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Middle Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 3 over Middle Branch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 84 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 3 over Middle Branch built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Ch 3 over Middle Branch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Middle Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over Middle Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Middle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.