US Bridges

Il 251 over East Panther Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 6.45 MI S of Ill 116 · Structure no. 102006900000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 251 over East Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 251 over East Panther Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 251
CrossesEast Panther Creek
Location6.45 MI S of Ill 116
RouteState Highway 251
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.75989, -89.02488
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 251 over East Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 251 over East Panther 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 251 over East Panther Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 251 over East Panther Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 251 over East Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.