US Bridges

Ill 13 over Ohio River

Fair

Gallatin County, Illinois · At State Ln-Ky Maint · Structure no. 030990000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
3,200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ill 13 over Ohio River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Ill 13 over Ohio River in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 3,200 ft (975.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 13
CrossesOhio River
LocationAt State Ln-Ky Maint
RouteState Highway 13
CountyGallatin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.69369, -88.13648
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,200 ft (975.4 m)
Longest span825 ft (251.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic2,500 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 13 over Ohio River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 13 over Ohio River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 13 over Ohio River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ill 13 over Ohio River?

The structure is 3,200 ft (975.4 m) long with a longest span of 825 ft (251.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 13 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).