I 24 WB over TR 173 Bethlehem Ch
GoodJohnson County, Illinois · 7 MI S E of Vienna · Structure no. 044005000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 24 WB over TR 173 Bethlehem Ch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 WB over TR 173 Bethlehem Ch in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I 24 WB over TR 173 Bethlehem Ch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 24 WB over TR 173 Bethlehem Ch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I 24 WB over TR 173 Bethlehem Ch carry?
About 10,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I 24 WB over TR 173 Bethlehem Ch?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 24 WB over TR 173 Bethlehem Ch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.