Ch 6 over Hayes Branch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Hayes · Structure no. 021410100000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 over Hayes Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 6 over Hayes Branch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6 over Hayes Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 6 over Hayes Branch 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 Hayes Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 over Hayes Branch?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 over Hayes Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.