US 6 over Coal Creek
GoodRock Island County, Illinois · 0.2 Mi. E. of US 150 · Structure no. 081014400000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Coal Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,292 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Coal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Coal Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.