Ch 6 over Dry Fork
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 4.6 MI N of Ficklin · Structure no. 021400200000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 6 over Dry Fork in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 6 over Dry Fork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 6 over Dry Fork carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.