Ch 3 over Middle Branch
GoodVermilion County, Illinois · 4.2 MI E Rossville · Structure no. 092018400000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3 over Middle Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 3 over Middle Branch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
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 2021.
How much traffic does Ch 3 over Middle Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3 over Middle Branch?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3 over Middle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.