US 51 (sb) (fap 32 over North Fork Creek
FairMacon County, Illinois · .5 MI NW of Maroa · Structure no. 058011700000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 (sb) (fap 32 over North Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 (sb) (fap 32 over North Fork Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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) (fap 32 over North Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 (sb) (fap 32 over North Fork Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 (sb) (fap 32 over North Fork Creek carry?
About 8,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 51 (sb) (fap 32 over North Fork Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 (sb) (fap 32 over North Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.