US Bridges

Ch 3 over Trib Walnut CR

Good

Woodford County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SE Metamora · Structure no. 102504300000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 3 over Trib Walnut CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 3 over Trib Walnut CR in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCh 3
CrossesTrib Walnut CR
Location3.5 MI SE Metamora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.74829, -89.32616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Trib Walnut CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 3 over Trib Walnut CR 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 3 over Trib Walnut CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 3 over Trib Walnut CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 3 over Trib Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.