US Bridges

Ch 13 over Brewster Creek

Poor

Pike County, Illinois · 1.5 M SE New Canton · Structure no. 075331700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over Brewster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 13 over Brewster Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 13
CrossesBrewster Creek
Location1.5 M SE New Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.61666, -91.06935
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic145 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brewster Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 over Brewster Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 13 over Brewster Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 over Brewster Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over Brewster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.