US Bridges

Ch 13 over Unnamed Tributary

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 2.2 MI Ssw Bethany · Structure no. 070303000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete frame carrying Ch 13 over Unnamed Tributary in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 13
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location2.2 MI Ssw Bethany
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.61747, -88.75526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic473 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 over Unnamed Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 13 over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.