Sbi 13 (unmarked) over Cypress Ditch
PoorGallatin County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N of Junction · Structure no. 030001400000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbi 13 (unmarked) over Cypress Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbi 13 (unmarked) over Cypress Ditch in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sbi 13 (unmarked) over Cypress Ditch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Sbi 13 (unmarked) over Cypress Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Sbi 13 (unmarked) over Cypress Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sbi 13 (unmarked) over Cypress Ditch?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sbi 13 (unmarked) over Cypress Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.