EB US 24 over Ill 116
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · Interchange 24&116 · Structure no. 090007100000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB US 24 over Ill 116 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 24 over Ill 116 in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 4 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,696 by 2046. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB US 24 over Ill 116 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is EB US 24 over Ill 116 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does EB US 24 over Ill 116 carry?
About 19,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is EB US 24 over Ill 116?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns EB US 24 over Ill 116?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.