US 45 over Tucker Ditch
FairMassac County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Johnson CO · Structure no. 064000200000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Tucker Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 45 over Tucker Ditch in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 45 over Tucker Ditch built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Tucker Ditch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 45 over Tucker Ditch carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Tucker Ditch?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Tucker Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.