US Bridges

US 150 over Ill 6

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E of Il 91 · Structure no. 072014000000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Ill 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Ill 6 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,797 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesIll 6
Location0.25 MI E of Il 91
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.77501, -89.66999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2023)
Projected traffic14,797 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 US 150 over Ill 6 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 150 over Ill 6 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over Ill 6 carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Ill 6?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Ill 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.