ILL RTE 13
Carrying ILL RTE 13 over TRIB-PILES FORK CRK.
0.1M W.UNIV.MALL ENT, Jackson, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ILL RTE 13
The ILL RTE 13 bridge in Jackson, Illinois carries ILL RTE 13 over TRIB-PILES FORK CRK.. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ILL RTE 13 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 039202000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ILL RTE 13 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ILL RTE 13 against other structures in Jackson and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ILL RTE 13?
ILL RTE 13 in Jackson, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ILL RTE 13 inspected?
ILL RTE 13's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL RTE 13 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ILL RTE 13?
ILL RTE 13 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ILL RTE 13?
ILL RTE 13 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ILL RTE 13 and does age affect safety?
ILL RTE 13 was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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