TR-51 over Elm River
FairWayne County, Illinois · 5 MI NE Cisne · Structure no. 096331000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-51 over Elm River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-51 over Elm River in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 TR-51 over Elm River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-51 over Elm River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-51 over Elm River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR-51 over Elm River?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-51 over Elm River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.