TR-6 over East Fork Kaskaskia
PoorClosed to trafficMarion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Fairman · Structure no. 061305400000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-6 over East Fork Kaskaskia is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-6 over East Fork Kaskaskia in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-6 over East Fork Kaskaskia built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-6 over East Fork Kaskaskia 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR-6 over East Fork Kaskaskia carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is TR-6 over East Fork Kaskaskia?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR-6 over East Fork Kaskaskia?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.