US Bridges

CO RD 13 over Little Vermilion Rv

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 5th N 3675 · Structure no. 050301500000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 13 over Little Vermilion Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 13 over Little Vermilion Rv in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 13
CrossesLittle Vermilion Rv
LocationE 5th N 3675
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.46286, -89.07673
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 13 over Little Vermilion Rv built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CO RD 13 over Little Vermilion Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 13 over Little Vermilion Rv carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 13 over Little Vermilion Rv?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 13 over Little Vermilion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.