Welland RD over I-39 & US 51
GoodLee County, Illinois · On Lee-Lasalle CO · Structure no. 052005900000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welland RD over I-39 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welland RD 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 30 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 Welland RD over I-39 & US 51 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Welland RD 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 Welland RD over I-39 & US 51 carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Welland RD over I-39 & US 51?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Welland RD over I-39 & US 51?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.