US Bridges

Il 251 FAS 1360 over Panther Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 3.4 MI S of Il 116 · Structure no. 102008100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 251 FAS 1360 over Panther Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 251 FAS 1360 over Panther Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 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 FAS 1360
CrossesPanther Creek
Location3.4 MI S of Il 116
RouteState Highway 251
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.80441, -89.02602
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 FAS 1360 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 251 FAS 1360 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il 251 FAS 1360 over Panther Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 251 FAS 1360 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 251 FAS 1360 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.