US Bridges

Ch 6 (fas 434) over LA Moine River

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 1.8 MI W of Il 61 · Structure no. 034306200000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 6 (fas 434) over LA Moine River is a concrete frame carrying Ch 6 (fas 434) over LA Moine River in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 6 (fas 434)
CrossesLA Moine River
Location1.8 MI W of Il 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.34349, -90.92676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 6 (fas 434) over LA Moine River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 6 (fas 434) over LA Moine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 6 (fas 434) over LA Moine River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 6 (fas 434) over LA Moine River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Ch 6 (fas 434) over LA Moine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.