US 51 (fap 322) over Prairie Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · S Edge Sandoval · Structure no. 061007400000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 (fap 322) over Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 (fap 322) over Prairie Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 51 (fap 322) over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 (fap 322) over Prairie Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 (fap 322) over Prairie Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 51 (fap 322) over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 (fap 322) over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.