US 6 (159th St) over Cal Union Ditch

Fair Condition73 years old30,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.9 M E Il 1
CarriesUS 6 (159th St)
CrossesCal Union Ditch
Coordinates41.60090, -87.61838

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Max Span27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Width69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Area193.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic30,700 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016038600000000

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