US Bridges

US 6 over NW Half Conveyor B

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2.69 M E of Il 351 · Structure no. 050206000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over NW Half Conveyor B is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over NW Half Conveyor B in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,949 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 210 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesNW Half Conveyor B
Location2.69 M E of Il 351
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.33615, -89.07217
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width210 ft (63.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2023)
Projected traffic9,949 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over NW Half Conveyor B built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over NW Half Conveyor B 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 over NW Half Conveyor B carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over NW Half Conveyor B?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over NW Half Conveyor B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.