CO RD 13
Carrying CO RD 13 over LITTLE VERMILION RV
E 5TH,N 3675, LaSalle, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 13
The CO RD 13 bridge in LaSalle, Illinois carries CO RD 13 over LITTLE VERMILION RV. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.6 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 425 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CO RD 13 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 38.6 m (127 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 425 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 050301500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO RD 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 CO RD 13 against other structures in LaSalle 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 CO RD 13?
CO RD 13 in LaSalle, Illinois has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CO RD 13 inspected?
CO RD 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 425 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 13 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CO RD 13?
CO RD 13 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 13?
CO RD 13 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CO RD 13 and does age affect safety?
CO RD 13 was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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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