US 24 over I 57
FairIroquois County, Illinois · Gilman Interchange · Structure no. 038003100000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over I 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over I 57 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,878 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over I 57 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 24 over I 57 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 over I 57 carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over I 57?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over I 57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.