US Bridges

US 24 over Tp&w RR

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · W of Eureka · Structure no. 102004600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Tp&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Tp&w RR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2046. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesTp&w RR
LocationW of Eureka
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.72036, -89.32307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Tp&w RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Tp&w RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 over Tp&w RR carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Tp&w RR?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Tp&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.