Ill 251 over Bailey Creek
GoodLaSalle County, Illinois · 4.4 MI S of Ill 71 · Structure no. 050203600000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 251 over Bailey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 251 over Bailey Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 68 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 251 over Bailey Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 251 over Bailey 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does Ill 251 over Bailey Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 251 over Bailey Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 251 over Bailey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.