ILL 251 SB
Carrying ILL 251 SB over MCDONALD CREEK
2.0 MI N ILL 173, Winnebago, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ILL 251 SB
The ILL 251 SB bridge in Winnebago, Illinois carries ILL 251 SB over MCDONALD CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 26.7 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ILL 251 SB compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2002
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 26.7 m (88 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.2 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 101017500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ILL 251 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ILL 251 SB against other structures in Winnebago and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ILL 251 SB?
ILL 251 SB in Winnebago, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ILL 251 SB inspected?
ILL 251 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 24,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 251 SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ILL 251 SB?
ILL 251 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 251 SB?
ILL 251 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ILL 251 SB and does age affect safety?
ILL 251 SB was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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