US Bridges

EB Il 13 over BNSF RR

Fair

Williamson County, Illinois · 1.3 Miles West I-57 · Structure no. 100009400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Il 13 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Il 13 over BNSF RR in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,918 by 2046. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB Il 13
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.3 Miles West I-57
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.74481, -88.98112
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,918 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Il 13 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Il 13 over BNSF RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does EB Il 13 over BNSF RR carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is EB Il 13 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns EB Il 13 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.