Old US 51 (sbi 2A) over Lost Creek
PoorMarion County, Illinois · 1.75 MI N Sandoval · Structure no. 061003100000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 51 (sbi 2A) over Lost Creek is a concrete other carrying Old US 51 (sbi 2A) over Lost Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 51 (sbi 2A) over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 51 (sbi 2A) over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 51 (sbi 2A) over Lost Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Old US 51 (sbi 2A) over Lost Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 51 (sbi 2A) over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.