US Bridges

US 24 over BNSF RR (063690C)

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Schuyler C · Structure no. 029000700000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over BNSF RR (063690C) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over BNSF RR (063690C) in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24
CrossesBNSF RR (063690C)
Location1 MI E of Schuyler C
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.20596, -90.4365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$875,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 over BNSF RR (063690C) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 24 over BNSF RR (063690C) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 over BNSF RR (063690C) carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over BNSF RR (063690C)?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over BNSF RR (063690C)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.