Route 13 WB over Big Muddy River
GoodJackson County, Illinois · Murphysboro · Structure no. 039007600000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- 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
Route 13 WB over Big Muddy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 13 WB over Big Muddy River in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 13 WB over Big Muddy River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 13 WB over Big Muddy River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 13 WB over Big Muddy River carry?
About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 13 WB 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 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 13 WB over Big Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.