US Bridges

SBI-2 (old 51) over Ditch

Good

McLean County, Illinois · .55 MI N of US 136 · Structure no. 057022500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SBI-2 (old 51) over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SBI-2 (old 51) over Ditch in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSBI-2 (old 51)
CrossesDitch
Location.55 MI N of US 136
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.31886, -88.98168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SBI-2 (old 51) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SBI-2 (old 51) over Ditch 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SBI-2 (old 51) over Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SBI-2 (old 51) over Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SBI-2 (old 51) over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.