US 24 over Drainage Ditch
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 3.1 Miles E of US 45 · Structure no. 038003300000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Drainage Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Drainage Ditch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
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 January 2021.
How much traffic does US 24 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.