US Bridges

13th Street over Conrail RR

FairClosed to traffic

Lawrence County, Illinois · ST Francisville · Structure no. 051990600000000

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over Conrail RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Street over Conrail RR in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th Street
CrossesConrail RR
LocationST Francisville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.593, -87.65337
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$576,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Street over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is 13th Street over Conrail RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 13th Street over Conrail RR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street over Conrail RR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.