US Bridges

Ch 6 over Indian Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 2200E 260N. · Structure no. 053345200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 6 over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 6 over Indian Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCh 6
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2200E 260N.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.66228, -88.49759
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 6 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 6 over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 6 over Indian Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 6 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 6 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.