US Bridges

Ill 13 & 15 WB over Trib to Richland Crk

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.7 M E JCT Ill 159 · Structure no. 082005300000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 13 & 15 WB over Trib to Richland Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 13 & 15 WB over Trib to Richland Crk in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 13 & 15 WB
CrossesTrib to Richland Crk
Location1.7 M E JCT Ill 159
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.48838, -89.9552
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 13 & 15 WB over Trib to Richland Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 13 & 15 WB over Trib to Richland Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 13 & 15 WB over Trib to Richland Crk carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 13 & 15 WB over Trib to Richland Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 13 & 15 WB over Trib to Richland Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.