US Bridges

US Route 6 over Schaffer Creek

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · 1 MI W Henry Co. · Structure no. 081016300000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 over Schaffer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 6 over Schaffer Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 6
CrossesSchaffer Creek
Location1 MI W Henry Co.
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.45233, -90.44919
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 6 over Schaffer Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 6 over Schaffer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does US Route 6 over Schaffer Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 over Schaffer Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 6 over Schaffer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.