Ch 6 over Purpus Creek

Fair Condition121 years old475 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyBrown
Location5.5 SW Timewell
CarriesCh 6
CrossesPurpus Creek
Coordinates39.92289, -90.90717

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Deck Area75.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1905 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic475 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number005301300000000

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