CH-13 over Skillet Fork
FairWhite County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NW Carmi · Structure no. 097320600000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-13 over Skillet Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-13 over Skillet Fork in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-13 over Skillet Fork built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-13 over Skillet 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CH-13 over Skillet Fork carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is CH-13 over Skillet Fork?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CH-13 over Skillet Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.