US 6 over E Fork Nettle Creek
GoodGrundy County, Illinois · 0.4 MI W Il 47/US 6 S Jun · Structure no. 032010800000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over E Fork Nettle Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 6 over E Fork Nettle Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,960 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over E Fork Nettle Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over E Fork Nettle 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 6 over E Fork Nettle Creek carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over E Fork Nettle Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over E Fork Nettle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.