US Bridges

US 6/34 FAP 613 over Coal Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · W.Edge of Sheffield · Structure no. 006014000000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6/34 FAP 613 over Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6/34 FAP 613 over Coal Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 6/34 FAP 613
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationW.Edge of Sheffield
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.36093, -89.74591
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6/34 FAP 613 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 6/34 FAP 613 over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 6/34 FAP 613 over Coal Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 6/34 FAP 613 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 6/34 FAP 613 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.