Ill 251 over Sandy Creek
FairMarshall County, Illinois · 2.47 MI S of Ill 18 · Structure no. 062008500000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 251 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 251 over Sandy Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 251 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 251 over Sandy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 251 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 251 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 251 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.