US Bridges

Ill 251 over Pike Creek

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 2.34 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 050205300000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 251 over Pike Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 251 over Pike Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 251
CrossesPike Creek
Location2.34 MI N of US 52
RouteState Highway 251
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.59617, -89.12848
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ill 251 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 251 over Pike 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 251 over Pike Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ill 251 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 251 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.