TR 13 over Whisky Creek Branch
PoorPosted for loadVermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Rankin · Structure no. 092303300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 13 over Whisky Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 13 over Whisky Creek Branch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 TR 13 over Whisky Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 13 over Whisky Creek Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does TR 13 over Whisky Creek Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 13 over Whisky Creek Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 13 over Whisky Creek Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.