US Bridges

Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1.8 MI E Carbondale · Structure no. 039006100000000

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,716 by 2046. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesIl 13 WB
CrossesCrab Orchard Creek
Location1.8 MI E Carbondale
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.74013, -89.17301
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,716 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.