US Bridges

SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · 0.7 MI N of US 150 · Structure no. 072014200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, 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 3 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,999 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Ill 6
CrossesHoerrs Pond
Location0.7 MI N of US 150
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates40.78319, -89.66632
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2023)
Projected traffic9,999 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond built?

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

What condition is SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond 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 2024.

How much traffic does SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.