US Bridges

Ch 13 over Davids CR

Fair

Warren County, Illinois · N.CTR-34-T12NR3W · Structure no. 094301700000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over Davids CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 13 over Davids CR in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 13
CrossesDavids CR
LocationN.CTR-34-T12NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.99465, -90.71779
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 13 over Davids CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 over Davids CR 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 Ch 13 over Davids CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 over Davids CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over Davids CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.