US Bridges

Il 13 EB over Crab Orchard Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1MI W Reed Sta RD · Structure no. 039007800000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 13 EB over Crab Orchard Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 13 EB over Crab Orchard Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 13 EB
CrossesCrab Orchard Creek
Location1MI W Reed Sta RD
RouteState Highway 13
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.73823, -89.18053
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 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 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 13 EB over Crab Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 13 EB 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is Il 13 EB over Crab Orchard Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Il 13 EB over Crab Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.