US Bridges

Il 13 over Icrr

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 2.5 S of Freeburg · Structure no. 082029900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
971 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 13 over Icrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 13 over Icrr in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2046. The structure is 971 ft (296.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesIl 13
CrossesIcrr
Location2.5 S of Freeburg
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.39122, -89.90924
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length971 ft (296.1 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,161 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 13 over Icrr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 13 over Icrr 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 Il 13 over Icrr carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 13 over Icrr?

The structure is 971 ft (296.1 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 13 over Icrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.