US Bridges

Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Trib Crab Orchard CR

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.2M W of Emarald LN · Structure no. 039313000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Trib Crab Orchard CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Trib Crab Orchard 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 13-CHATAUQUA ST
CrossesTrib Crab Orchard CR
Location0.2M W of Emarald LN
Coordinates37.71573, -89.24562
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 Trib Crab Orchard 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 Trib Crab Orchard CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Trib Crab Orchard CR carry?

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

How long is Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Trib Crab Orchard CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13-CHATAUQUA ST over Trib Crab Orchard CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.