I 24 WB over TR 42 & L Saline R
FairJohnson County, Illinois · 1.7 MI SE I-57 · Structure no. 044003000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 700 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 24 WB over TR 42 & L Saline R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 WB over TR 42 & L Saline R in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,075 by 2046. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 24 WB over TR 42 & L Saline R built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 24 WB over TR 42 & L Saline R 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 24 WB over TR 42 & L Saline R carry?
About 10,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I 24 WB over TR 42 & L Saline R?
The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 24 WB over TR 42 & L Saline R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.