US Bridges

TR 13 over Fountain Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2 Miles SE of East Lynn · Structure no. 092354100000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 13 over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 13 over Fountain Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 13
CrossesFountain Creek
Location2 Miles SE of East Lynn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.44442, -87.78076
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 13 over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 13 over Fountain Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 13 over Fountain Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 13 over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 13 over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.