Ch 24 over I-70
FairCumberland County, Illinois · 1 MI NE of Jewett · Structure no. 018003100000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 24 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 24 over I-70 in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 24 over I-70 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 24 over I-70 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 24 over I-70 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 24 over I-70?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 24 over I-70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.