Ch 6 over Wells Fork
FairBrown County, Illinois · 5.5 MI So Timewell · Structure no. 005301400000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 over Wells Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 6 over Wells Fork in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 76 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6 over Wells Fork built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ch 6 over Wells Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 6 over Wells Fork carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 over Wells Fork?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 over Wells Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.