CO HWY 6 over Henderson Creek
GoodClosed to trafficMercer County, Illinois · NW-24-T13NR2W · Structure no. 066302400000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO HWY 6 over Henderson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO HWY 6 over Henderson Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO HWY 6 over Henderson Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO HWY 6 over Henderson Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO HWY 6 over Henderson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is CO HWY 6 over Henderson Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO HWY 6 over Henderson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.