US 6 (159th St) over Little Cal River

Fair Condition95 years old21,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.1 M E I-94 Bf
CarriesUS 6 (159th St)
CrossesLittle Cal River
Coordinates41.60090, -87.57797

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length162.7 ft (49.6 m)
Max Span54.8 ft (16.7 m)
Deck Width80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Area1210.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016038900000000

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