Il 83/US6 Torrenc over Little Cal River
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.43 M S of 159th ST · Structure no. 016130200000000
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 83/US6 Torrenc over Little Cal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83/US6 Torrenc over Little Cal River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,422 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Il 83/US6 Torrenc over Little Cal River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 83/US6 Torrenc over Little Cal River 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Il 83/US6 Torrenc over Little Cal River carry?
About 20,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Il 83/US6 Torrenc over Little Cal River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Il 83/US6 Torrenc over Little Cal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.