US 6 - FAU 5789 over Stream
FairHenry County, Illinois · 1/4 MI E Coal Valley · Structure no. 037014200000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 - FAU 5789 over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 - FAU 5789 over Stream in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 - FAU 5789 over Stream built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 - FAU 5789 over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 - FAU 5789 over Stream carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 6 - FAU 5789 over Stream?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 - FAU 5789 over Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.