US Bridges

FAP 730 US 51 over Pedestrian Walkway

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.93 MI So of I-55 · Structure no. 057019400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 730 US 51 over Pedestrian Walkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 730 US 51 over Pedestrian Walkway in McLean 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,634 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 730 US 51
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location1.93 MI So of I-55
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.51093, -88.99508
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,634 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 730 US 51 over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 730 US 51 over Pedestrian Walkway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 730 US 51 over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 730 US 51 over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 730 US 51 over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.