Il Rte 13 over Little Crab Orchard
Jackson County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Il Rte 13 over Little Crab Orchard in Jackson County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 21,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 62 of the 228 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated fair (27.2%); 16 (7.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 78 ft |
| Location | 0.19MI E New Era Rd |
| NBI structure number | 039007100000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il 13 WB over Crab Orchard Creek | 1995 | 25,800 | Good |
| Ill 13 WB over Crab Orchard CR Ovfl | 1995 | 25,800 | Good |
| Il 13 EB over Crab Orchard Creek | 2021 | 25,800 | Good |
| Il 13 EB over Crab Orchard Creek | 2021 | 25,800 | Good |
| Ill Rte 13 over Trib-piles Fork Crk. | 1948 | 25,500 | Fair |
| Ill 13 over Stream | 1954 | 21,600 | Good |
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