Ch 6 over Indian Creek
PoorSaline County, Illinois · 0.7 MI E of Il 142 · Structure no. 083319600000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 6 over Indian Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Ch 6 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 6 over Indian Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 6 over Indian Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.