Ch 6 over Elkhorn Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · 0.5 M E of Venedy · Structure no. 095312900000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 6 over Elkhorn Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6 over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 6 over Elkhorn 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 6 over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.