Ill 251 over Sandy Creek
Marshall County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ill 251 over Sandy Creek in Marshall County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 65 of the 155 inventoried bridges in Marshall County rated good (41.9%); 19 (12.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 75 ft |
| Location | 1.85 Mi S of Ill 18 |
| NBI structure number | 062007100000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Marshall County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-39/US 51 over Stream | 1991 | 16,500 | Fair |
| I-39/US 51(SB) over N Fk Sandy Creek | 1990 | 8,250 | Fair |
| I-39/US 51(NB) over N Fk Sandy Creek | 1990 | 8,250 | Fair |
| I-39/US 51(SB) over Sandy Creek | 1990 | 8,250 | Fair |
| I-39/US 51(NB) over Sandy Creek | 1990 | 8,250 | Fair |
| I-39/US 51(SB) over Tr 39 (frtg Rd West) | 1991 | 8,250 | Fair |
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