US Bridges

TR 13 over I-57

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · Douglas CO LN · Structure no. 015006300000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 13 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 13 over I-57 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 13
CrossesI-57
LocationDouglas CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.65192, -88.29407
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 13 over I-57 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 13 over I-57 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 13 over I-57 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 13 over I-57?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 13 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.