CH-6 (brooklyn Rd) over Willow Creek
PoorLee County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N US 30 · Structure no. 052310100000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-6 (brooklyn Rd) over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CH-6 (brooklyn Rd) over Willow Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-6 (brooklyn Rd) over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-6 (brooklyn Rd) over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does CH-6 (brooklyn Rd) over Willow Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is CH-6 (brooklyn Rd) over Willow Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-6 (brooklyn Rd) over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.