US Bridges

Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Little Crab Orch CR

Poor

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.25M W Emarald Lane · Structure no. 039312900000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Little Crab Orch CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Little Crab Orch CR in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 13-CHATAUQUA ST
CrossesLittle Crab Orch CR
Location0.25M W Emarald Lane
Coordinates37.71574, -89.24688
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Little Crab Orch CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Little Crab Orch CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Little Crab Orch CR carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Little Crab Orch CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Little Crab Orch CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.