US Bridges

Il RTE 13 over Little Crab Orchard

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.19MI E New Era RD · Structure no. 039007100000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il RTE 13 over Little Crab Orchard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il RTE 13 over Little Crab Orchard in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,695 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl RTE 13
CrossesLittle Crab Orchard
Location0.19MI E New Era RD
RouteState Highway 13
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.73025, -89.24338
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2023)
Projected traffic19,695 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 RTE 13 over Little Crab Orchard built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il RTE 13 over Little Crab Orchard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il RTE 13 over Little Crab Orchard carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il RTE 13 over Little Crab Orchard?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Il RTE 13 over Little Crab Orchard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.