US 24 over Otter Creek
FairFulton County, Illinois · 1 MI SW JCT US136&24 · Structure no. 029000500000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 24 over Otter Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 100 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 24 over Otter 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.