Old Il 13 West over Possum Tail Branch
FairSaline County, Illinois · 1.8 MI E Wmson CO · Structure no. 083003500000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Il 13 West over Possum Tail Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Il 13 West over Possum Tail Branch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 83 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Il 13 West over Possum Tail Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Old Il 13 West over Possum Tail Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Il 13 West over Possum Tail Branch carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Old Il 13 West over Possum Tail Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Il 13 West over Possum Tail Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.