US Bridges

Ch 13 over Raccoon Crk

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Walnut Hil · Structure no. 061327700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over Raccoon Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 13 over Raccoon Crk in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCh 13
CrossesRaccoon Crk
Location2.5 MI NE Walnut Hil
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50029, -88.99811
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 over Raccoon Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 over Raccoon Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 13 over Raccoon Crk carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 over Raccoon Crk?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over Raccoon Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.