US Bridges

WB US 24 over Ill 116

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · Interchange RT24&116 · Structure no. 090007200000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
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

WB US 24 over Ill 116 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 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 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 24
CrossesIll 116
LocationInterchange RT24&116
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.71509, -89.52905
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2021)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 WB 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 WB US 24 over Ill 116 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does WB US 24 over Ill 116 carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB 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 41 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 24 over Ill 116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.