Shady Oaks Road over I-39 & US 51
GoodLee County, Illinois · 3 MI N Lasalle CO LN · Structure no. 052005800000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady Oaks Road over I-39 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Oaks Road over I-39 & US 51 in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady Oaks Road over I-39 & US 51 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shady Oaks Road over I-39 & US 51 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Shady Oaks Road over I-39 & US 51 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is Shady Oaks Road over I-39 & US 51?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Shady Oaks Road over I-39 & US 51?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.