US Bridges

TR 9 Rice Hill RD over Interstate 24

Fair

Massac County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Johnson CO · Structure no. 064001300000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 9 Rice Hill RD over Interstate 24 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying TR 9 Rice Hill RD over Interstate 24 in Massac 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTR 9 Rice Hill RD
CrossesInterstate 24
Location1 MI S of Johnson CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.32701, -88.76915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 TR 9 Rice Hill RD over Interstate 24 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 9 Rice Hill RD over Interstate 24 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 9 Rice Hill RD over Interstate 24 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 9 Rice Hill RD over Interstate 24?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 9 Rice Hill RD over Interstate 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.