US Bridges

New Il 13 (wb) over Bankston Fork

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 1.7 MI W Saline CO L · Structure no. 100006800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Il 13 (wb) over Bankston Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Il 13 (wb) over Bankston Fork in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNew Il 13 (wb)
CrossesBankston Fork
Location1.7 MI W Saline CO L
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.73316, -88.72667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 New Il 13 (wb) over Bankston Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Il 13 (wb) over Bankston Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New Il 13 (wb) over Bankston Fork carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Il 13 (wb) over Bankston Fork?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns New Il 13 (wb) over Bankston Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.