US Bridges

I 39/US 51 over E Branch Panther Ck

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N of US 24 · Structure no. 102201500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 39/US 51 over E Branch Panther Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 39/US 51 over E Branch Panther Ck in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,079 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI 39/US 51
CrossesE Branch Panther Ck
Location2.5 MI N of US 24
RouteInterstate 39
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.77371, -89.0347
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic18,079 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 39/US 51 over E Branch Panther Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 39/US 51 over E Branch Panther Ck 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 I 39/US 51 over E Branch Panther Ck carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I 39/US 51 over E Branch Panther Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I 39/US 51 over E Branch Panther Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.