US 24 over Panther Creek
FairWoodford County, Illinois · 4.2 MI W of I39/US51 · Structure no. 102000800000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Panther Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Panther Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US 24 over Panther 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 Panther Creek carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.