Il 251 over Creek
GoodLee County, Illinois · .48MI S of US 30 · Structure no. 052203200000000
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 251 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 251 over Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Il 251 over Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 251 over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Il 251 over Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Il 251 over Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Il 251 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.