US 24 over Spring Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 4.1 Miles E of US 45 · Structure no. 038003400000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Spring Creek 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 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 24 over Spring 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 over Spring Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.