US 6 over I & M Canal
FairWill County, Illinois · 0.8 M SW of I-80 · Structure no. 099009800000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over I & M Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over I & M Canal in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 91 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is US 6 over I & M Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 over I & M Canal carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over I & M Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over I & M Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.