US Bridges

New Il 13 over Trib W Hburg Ditch

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 0.25 E of Lovers Lane · Structure no. 083201300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Il 13 over Trib W Hburg Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying New Il 13 over Trib W Hburg Ditch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,964 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 246 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Il 13
CrossesTrib W Hburg Ditch
Location0.25 E of Lovers Lane
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.73693, -88.56601
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width246 ft (75 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,964 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Il 13 over Trib W Hburg Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Il 13 over Trib W Hburg Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does New Il 13 over Trib W Hburg Ditch carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is New Il 13 over Trib W Hburg Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 246 ft wide.

Who owns New Il 13 over Trib W Hburg Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.