US 51 SB over Sugar Creek
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 0.27 MI S Hovey Ave · Structure no. 057018800000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 SB over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 51 SB over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,898 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 SB over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 SB over Sugar 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 SB over Sugar Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 51 SB over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 SB over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.