US Bridges

US 6 over Spring Cr& Abandn RR

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · E Edge Spring Valley · Structure no. 006015800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Spring Cr& Abandn RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Spring Cr& Abandn RR in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,706 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesSpring Cr& Abandn RR
LocationE Edge Spring Valley
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.32725, -89.18888
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2023)
Projected traffic10,706 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Spring Cr& Abandn RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Spring Cr& Abandn RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 6 over Spring Cr& Abandn RR carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Spring Cr& Abandn RR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Spring Cr& Abandn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.