Ch 6 over Horse CR
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 3.3 MI W Bonfield · Structure no. 046349600000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 over Horse CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 6 over Horse CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6 over Horse CR built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 6 over Horse CR 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 6 over Horse CR carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 over Horse CR?
The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 over Horse CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.