US Bridges

Ch 13 over S Fork Saline River

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 5 MI South Marion · Structure no. 100302800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over S Fork Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 13 over S Fork Saline River in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCh 13
CrossesS Fork Saline River
Location5 MI South Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.64039, -88.92826
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 13 over S Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 over S Fork Saline River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 13 over S Fork Saline River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 over S Fork Saline River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over S Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.