US Bridges

FAP 317 (us 24) over Rooks Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2 MI E. of I-55 · Structure no. 057025700000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 317 (us 24) over Rooks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 317 (us 24) over Rooks Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAP 317 (us 24)
CrossesRooks Creek
Location2 MI E. of I-55
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.74175, -88.69895
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 FAP 317 (us 24) over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 317 (us 24) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 317 (us 24) over Rooks Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 317 (us 24) over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 317 (us 24) over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.