US Bridges

Ill 251 S B over Dry Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · .32 MI N Mccurry RD · Structure no. 101003400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 251 S B over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 251 S B over Dry Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,636 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 251 S B
CrossesDry Creek
Location.32 MI N Mccurry RD
RouteState Highway 251
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.44653, -89.01901
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic8,636 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 251 S B over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 251 S B over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 251 S B over Dry Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ill 251 S B over Dry Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 251 S B over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.