US Bridges

US 6/34 over West Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · At East Edge Wyanet · Structure no. 006016100000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6/34 over West Bureau Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6/34 over West Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 6/34
CrossesWest Bureau Creek
LocationAt East Edge Wyanet
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.36503, -89.56858
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,434 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over West Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6/34 over West Bureau 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 6/34 over West Bureau Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 6/34 over West Bureau Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 6/34 over West Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.