Ill 13 EB over Craborchard Lake
PoorWilliamson County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E Jackson CO · Structure no. 100002000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 13 EB over Craborchard Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 13 EB over Craborchard Lake in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 13 EB over Craborchard Lake built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 13 EB over Craborchard Lake 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 13 EB over Craborchard Lake carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 13 EB over Craborchard Lake?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 13 EB over Craborchard Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.