US 6 over Trib of I & M Canal
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · 6.47 MI E of Ill 71 · Structure no. 050018400000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Trib of I & M Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 6 over Trib of I & M Canal in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 45 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,687 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Trib of I & M Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 6 over Trib of I & M Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Trib of I & M Canal carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Trib of I & M Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Trib of I & M Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.