US Bridges

US 24 over Trib Prairie Creek

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3.74 MI W of I-57 · Structure no. 038018700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Trib Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 over Trib 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesTrib Prairie Creek
Location3.74 MI W of I-57
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.74984, -88.07778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 24 over Trib Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Trib 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 over Trib Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Trib Prairie Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Trib Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.