US 51 NB over Norfolk Southern Railway
FairMcLean County, Illinois · US 51 NB Bloomington · Structure no. 057019300000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 NB over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 NB over Norfolk Southern Railway in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,888 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 NB over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 NB over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 NB over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 51 NB over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 NB over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.