New Il 13 EB over Bankston Fork
FairSaline County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Harrisburg · Structure no. 083005200000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Il 13 EB over Bankston Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Il 13 EB over Bankston Fork in Saline 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 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,015 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Il 13 EB over Bankston Fork built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Il 13 EB 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does New Il 13 EB over Bankston Fork carry?
About 7,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is New Il 13 EB over Bankston Fork?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns New Il 13 EB over Bankston Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.