US Bridges

Old Il 13 West over Bankston Fork

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Harrisburg · Structure no. 083003600000000

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Il 13 West over Bankston Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Il 13 West over Bankston Fork in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 103 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Il 13 West
CrossesBankston Fork
Location3.5 MI W Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.73875, -88.62707
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Il 13 West over Bankston Fork built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Old Il 13 West over Bankston Fork 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 Bankston Fork carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Il 13 West over Bankston Fork?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Il 13 West over Bankston Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.