US 24 over Duck CR
PoorFulton County, Illinois · 5.5 MI SW Banner · Structure no. 029002900000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Duck CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Duck CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Duck CR built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US 24 over Duck CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 over Duck CR carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Duck CR?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Duck CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.