Ill 13 WB over Crab Orchard Lake
FairWilliamson County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E Jackson CO · Structure no. 100006700000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 WB over Crab Orchard Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 13 WB over Crab Orchard Lake in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ill 13 WB over Crab Orchard Lake built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Ill 13 WB over Crab Orchard Lake 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 13 WB over Crab Orchard Lake carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 13 WB over Crab Orchard Lake?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 13 WB over Crab Orchard Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.