US 6 over I & M Canal

Poor Condition86 years old17,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location1.6 M W Of I-55
CarriesUS 6
CrossesI & M Canal
Coordinates41.42759, -88.23101

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length128.9 ft (39.3 m)
Max Span48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Width37.4 ft (11.4 m)
Deck Area448.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099009500000000

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