US 24(EB)/ Maine S over Miss. R./Front St/Bn
FairAdams County, Illinois · W Edge Dwntwn Quincy · Structure no. 001001900000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,511 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24(EB)/ Maine S over Miss. R./Front St/Bn is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 24(EB)/ Maine S over Miss. R./Front St/Bn in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2046. The structure is 3,511 ft (1,070.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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(EB)/ Maine S over Miss. R./Front St/Bn built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 24(EB)/ Maine S over Miss. R./Front St/Bn 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 24(EB)/ Maine S over Miss. R./Front St/Bn carry?
About 8,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 24(EB)/ Maine S over Miss. R./Front St/Bn?
The structure is 3,511 ft (1,070.3 m) long with a longest span of 628 ft (191.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 24(EB)/ Maine S over Miss. R./Front St/Bn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.