Ch 3 Melvin Sibley over The Big Four

Fair Condition45 years old625 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFord
Location950e 1200n
CarriesCh 3 Melvin Sibley
CrossesThe Big Four
Coordinates40.57409, -88.28140

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignChannel Beam
Total Length80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area222.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1981

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic625 (2023)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number027333400000000

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