US 51 NB over FAI 57 SB
FairUnion County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Dongola · Structure no. 091005100000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 NB over FAI 57 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 NB over FAI 57 SB in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 NB over FAI 57 SB built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US 51 NB over FAI 57 SB 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 NB over FAI 57 SB carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is US 51 NB over FAI 57 SB?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 NB over FAI 57 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.