US 24 over Indian Creek
FairLivingston County, Illinois · East Edge Fairbury · Structure no. 053001900000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Indian Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 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 | 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 Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 24 over Indian 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 over Indian Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.