US Bridges

CO HWY 24 over Rileys Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Illinois · 9.0 MI NE Hamilton · Structure no. 034324100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 24 over Rileys Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO HWY 24 over Rileys Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO HWY 24
CrossesRileys Creek
Location9.0 MI NE Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.52776, -91.30776
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO HWY 24 over Rileys Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 24 over Rileys 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 24 over Rileys Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 24 over Rileys Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 24 over Rileys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.