US 6 over I & M Canal
PoorWill County, Illinois · 1.6 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 099009500000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over I & M Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over I & M Canal in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 years old, older 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over I & M Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 6 over I & M Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over I & M Canal carry?
About 17,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over I & M Canal?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over I & M Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.