US Bridges

IL8 EB to US24 WB over US 24

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E. Grange RD · Structure no. 090012400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IL8 EB to US24 WB over US 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IL8 EB to US24 WB over US 24 in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,106 by 2046. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesIL8 EB to US24 WB
CrossesUS 24
Location0.5 MI E. Grange RD
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.71501, -89.47327
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,106 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 IL8 EB to US24 WB over US 24 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IL8 EB to US24 WB over US 24 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IL8 EB to US24 WB over US 24 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IL8 EB to US24 WB over US 24?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IL8 EB to US24 WB over US 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.