US Bridges

Ill 13 over Powder Mill Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1 M E Centreville · Structure no. 082011400000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 13 over Powder Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ill 13 over Powder Mill Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIll 13
CrossesPowder Mill Creek
Location1 M E Centreville
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.55383, -90.09173
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Powder Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ill 13 over Powder Mill Creek 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 Ill 13 over Powder Mill Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 13 over Powder Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 13 over Powder Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.