US Bridges

Ch 3 over Middle Branch

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Cheneyville · Structure no. 092010900000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 3
CrossesMiddle Branch
Location2.5 MI S Cheneyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.42979, -87.59217
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 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 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 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 3 over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.