US Bridges

US 24 & Ill 9 (nb) over Kjry RR & Old Sbi 9

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Mapleton · Structure no. 072000900000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 & Ill 9 (nb) over Kjry RR & Old Sbi 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 & Ill 9 (nb) over Kjry RR & Old Sbi 9 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,808 by 2046. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 24 & Ill 9 (nb)
CrossesKjry RR & Old Sbi 9
Location1 MI E of Mapleton
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.56964, -89.717
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,808 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 & Ill 9 (nb) over Kjry RR & Old Sbi 9 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 24 & Ill 9 (nb) over Kjry RR & Old Sbi 9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 & Ill 9 (nb) over Kjry RR & Old Sbi 9 carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 24 & Ill 9 (nb) over Kjry RR & Old Sbi 9?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 & Ill 9 (nb) over Kjry RR & Old Sbi 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.