US Bridges

Ch 13 Summerfield over Lake Fk Ck

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S ST Jacob · Structure no. 060318800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 Summerfield over Lake Fk Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 13 Summerfield over Lake Fk Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 13 Summerfield
CrossesLake Fk Ck
Location1.0 MI S ST Jacob
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69978, -89.76333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

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 Ch 13 Summerfield over Lake Fk Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 Summerfield over Lake Fk Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 13 Summerfield over Lake Fk Ck carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 Summerfield over Lake Fk Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Ch 13 Summerfield over Lake Fk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.