US Bridges

US 24/ FAP 317 over Rooks Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 5.12 · Structure no. 057023000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24/ FAP 317 over Rooks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24/ FAP 317 over Rooks Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,646 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 24/ FAP 317
CrossesRooks Creek
Location5.12
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.74236, -88.63924
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,646 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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/ FAP 317 over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24/ FAP 317 over Rooks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 24/ FAP 317 over Rooks Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 24/ FAP 317 over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24/ FAP 317 over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.