US 24 over Drainage Ditch
FairFulton County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Banner · Structure no. 029003000000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 24 over Drainage Ditch in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 92 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 33 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 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US 24 over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.