US Bridges

New Ill RTE 13 over Salt Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 0.4 M W of Saline CO · Structure no. 100201100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Ill RTE 13 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Ill RTE 13 over Salt Creek 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 8,484 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNew Ill RTE 13
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.4 M W of Saline CO
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.73813, -88.71403
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,484 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ill RTE 13 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is New Ill RTE 13 over Salt Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does New Ill RTE 13 over Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is New Ill RTE 13 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns New Ill RTE 13 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.