US 24 over Prairie Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 4.52 MI W of I-57 · Structure no. 038018600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 over Prairie Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 over Prairie 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.