US 6 over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition92 years old9,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location0.25 M W Il 53
CarriesUS 6
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.51627, -88.08899

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length407.8 ft (124.3 m)
Max Span173.9 ft (53 m)
Deck Width24.6 ft (7.5 m)
Deck Area932.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1934 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099990400000000

Nearby Bridges

Center ST over US 52 0.3 mi Poor I- 80 WB over Ds Plns Riv & Us-6 0.4 mi Poor I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & Us-6 0.4 mi Poor I- 80 EB over Il 53 0.5 mi Fair I- 80 WB over Il 53 0.5 mi Poor Center ST NB over I- 80 WB To Centersb 0.5 mi Poor I- 80 WB To Medow over Center SB To I-80 EB 0.5 mi Poor I- 80 WB over Center SB To I-80 EB 0.6 mi Fair I- 80 EB over Rr & Gardner ST 0.6 mi Poor Center ST NB over I- 80 0.6 mi Poor