Bethel RD over I-39 & US 51
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Ill 64 · Structure no. 071005600000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel RD over I-39 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel RD over I-39 & US 51 in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel RD over I-39 & US 51 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel RD over I-39 & US 51 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Bethel RD over I-39 & US 51 carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Bethel RD over I-39 & US 51?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel RD over I-39 & US 51?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.