Il 40 over Il 6
PoorPeoria County, Illinois · CTR-32-T10NR8E · Structure no. 072014700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 40 over Il 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 40 over Il 6 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Il 40 over Il 6 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 40 over Il 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Il 40 over Il 6 carry?
About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Il 40 over Il 6?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Il 40 over Il 6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.