US 24 over Homan Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · .05M N 12th St. · Structure no. 001001000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Homan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Homan Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Homan Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US 24 over Homan 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 over Homan Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Homan Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Homan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.