US Bridges

US 51 Busn(fap 708 over Coon Creek

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 0.18 M S of Clinton · Structure no. 020005400000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 Busn(fap 708 over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 Busn(fap 708 over Coon Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,889 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 51 Busn(fap 708
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.18 M S of Clinton
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates40.13786, -88.96541
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,889 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 51 Busn(fap 708 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 Busn(fap 708 over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 Busn(fap 708 over Coon Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 51 Busn(fap 708 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 Busn(fap 708 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.