US 6 over FAI 180
FairBureau County, Illinois · 3.58 Mi. E of Il 26 · Structure no. 006006900000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over FAI 180 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over FAI 180 in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over FAI 180 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over FAI 180 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over FAI 180 carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over FAI 180?
The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over FAI 180?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.