US Bridges

CH3 over Stream

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 3/4 MI N Alvin · Structure no. 092345500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH3 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH3 over Stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCH3
CrossesStream
Location3/4 MI N Alvin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32327, -87.60636
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CH3 over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH3 over Stream 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 CH3 over Stream carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CH3 over Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CH3 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.