US Bridges

US 6 over Spring Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.4 M E of Il 171 · Structure no. 099015000000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Spring Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 99 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,480 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 M E of Il 171
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.53168, -88.06738
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic15,480 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 6 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 6 over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 over Spring Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.