IL-13 EB over Big Muddy River
PoorJackson County, Illinois · Murphysboro · Structure no. 039007500000000
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 465 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IL-13 EB over Big Muddy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IL-13 EB over Big Muddy River in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 2 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,676 by 2046. The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IL-13 EB over Big Muddy River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is IL-13 EB over Big Muddy River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does IL-13 EB over Big Muddy River carry?
About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IL-13 EB over Big Muddy River?
The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IL-13 EB over Big Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.