Ch 51 over Walbridge Creek
GoodLaSalle County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Ch 15 · Structure no. 050361500000000
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 51 over Walbridge Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ch 51 over Walbridge Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ch 51 over Walbridge Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 51 over Walbridge 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 51 over Walbridge Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ch 51 over Walbridge Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).
Who owns Ch 51 over Walbridge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.