CH6 over Crane Creek
GoodKankakee County, Illinois · 0.8MI W Essex · Structure no. 046344700000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH6 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH6 over Crane Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH6 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH6 over Crane 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does CH6 over Crane Creek carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CH6 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CH6 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.