Ill 13 over North Fork Saline R
PoorGallatin County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Ill 1 · Structure no. 030001500000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 13 over North Fork Saline R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 13 over North Fork Saline R in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 13 over North Fork Saline R built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 13 over North Fork Saline R 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 13 over North Fork Saline R carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 13 over North Fork Saline R?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 13 over North Fork Saline R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.