US 24 (3RD ST)
Carrying US 24 (3RD ST) over CEDAR CREEK & BN RR
1.5M N IL104/BROADWY, Adams, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 24 (3RD ST)
The US 24 (3RD ST) bridge in Adams, Illinois carries US 24 (3RD ST) over CEDAR CREEK & BN RR. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 75 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 24 (3RD ST) compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 75 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 001001100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 24 (3RD ST) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 24 (3RD ST) against other structures in Adams and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 24 (3RD ST)?
US 24 (3RD ST) in Adams, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 24 (3RD ST) inspected?
US 24 (3RD ST)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 75 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 24 (3RD ST) is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 24 (3RD ST)?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 24 (3RD ST).
Who is responsible for maintaining US 24 (3RD ST)?
Ownership is not specified for US 24 (3RD ST) in the NBI.
How old is US 24 (3RD ST) and does age affect safety?
US 24 (3RD ST) was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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