US Bridges

US 24 / Il 9 over Copperas CR

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · E.Edge of Banner Cl · Structure no. 029006900000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 / Il 9 over Copperas CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 / Il 9 over Copperas CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2046. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 / Il 9
CrossesCopperas CR
LocationE.Edge of Banner Cl
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.51685, -89.90451
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2023)
Projected traffic8,030 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 / Il 9 over Copperas CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 / Il 9 over Copperas CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 / Il 9 over Copperas CR carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 24 / Il 9 over Copperas CR?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 / Il 9 over Copperas CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.