US 6 over CSX Railroad
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · 5.27 E of Route 47 · Structure no. 032007500000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over CSX Railroad in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 6 over CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over CSX Railroad carry?
About 7,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.