US 51 over Ohio River

Fair Condition89 years old5,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyAlexander
Location1 Mi S Cairo
CarriesUS 51
CrossesOhio River
Coordinates36.98883, -89.15116

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length5865.2 ft (1787.7 m)
Max Span799.9 ft (243.8 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area14122.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1979)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,700 (2023)
Truck Traffic25%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number002000600000000

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