US Bridges

Ch 24 over Whitten Br

FairPosted for load

Tazewell County, Illinois · CTR-2-T23NR2W · Structure no. 090500800000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 24 over Whitten Br is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 24 over Whitten Br in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 24
CrossesWhitten Br
LocationCTR-2-T23NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.47714, -89.29515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 24 over Whitten Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 24 over Whitten Br 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 24 over Whitten Br carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ch 24 over Whitten Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 24 over Whitten Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.