US 6 over Gum Creek
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · 6.08 MI E of Ill 71 · Structure no. 050011700000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Gum Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 6 over Gum Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 99 years old, older 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,687 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US 6 over Gum Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 over Gum Creek carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Gum Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.