US 24 (3rd St) over Cedar Creek & Bn RR
FairAdams County, Illinois · 1.5M N IL104/BROADWY · Structure no. 001001100000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 393 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 (3rd St) over Cedar Creek & Bn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 (3rd St) over Cedar Creek & Bn RR in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2046. The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 (3rd St) over Cedar Creek & Bn RR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US 24 (3rd St) over Cedar Creek & Bn RR 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 (3rd St) over Cedar Creek & Bn RR carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 24 (3rd St) over Cedar Creek & Bn RR?
The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 (3rd St) over Cedar Creek & Bn RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.