US 51 SB Center ST over Norfolk Southern Railway
FairMcLean County, Illinois · US 51 SB in Blmngtn · Structure no. 057630100000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 648 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 SB Center ST over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 SB Center ST over Norfolk Southern Railway in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,292 by 2046. The structure is 648 ft (197.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 SB Center ST over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US 51 SB Center ST 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 SB Center ST over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 51 SB Center ST over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 648 ft (197.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 SB Center ST over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.