US 24 over Walnut Creek
FairWoodford County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W of Ill 117 · Structure no. 102000700000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Walnut Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,868 by 2046. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 24 over Walnut Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 7,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.