US Bridges

I 64 EB over Cnic RR

Poor

Jefferson County, Illinois · .5 MI E Bell Rive in · Structure no. 041008300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 EB over Cnic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 EB over Cnic RR in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,125 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,212 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesI 64 EB
CrossesCnic RR
Location.5 MI E Bell Rive in
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.27396, -88.73374
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,125 (2024)
Projected traffic6,212 by 2046
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 64 EB over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 64 EB over Cnic RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I 64 EB over Cnic RR carry?

About 5,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I 64 EB over Cnic RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 EB over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.