US Bridges

Old & Old Old US 6 over Burlingtn Northrn RR

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1M N Il 16 · Structure no. 068006100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old & Old Old US 6 over Burlingtn Northrn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old & Old Old US 6 over Burlingtn Northrn RR in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesOld & Old Old US 6
CrossesBurlingtn Northrn RR
Location1M N Il 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.19284, -89.66303
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2020)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old & Old Old US 6 over Burlingtn Northrn RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old & Old Old US 6 over Burlingtn Northrn RR 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Old & Old Old US 6 over Burlingtn Northrn RR carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old & Old Old US 6 over Burlingtn Northrn RR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old & Old Old US 6 over Burlingtn Northrn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.