US 51 over Lit Crab Orchard CR
FairJackson County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N Carbondale · Structure no. 039006300000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Lit Crab Orchard CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Lit Crab Orchard CR in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Lit Crab Orchard CR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Lit Crab Orchard CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 51 over Lit Crab Orchard CR carry?
About 6,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Lit Crab Orchard CR?
The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Lit Crab Orchard CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.