US Bridges

I 24 WB over Cnic RR

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 5.2 MI S Johnson CO · Structure no. 064002000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 24 WB over Cnic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 WB over Cnic RR 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,454 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 24 WB
CrossesCnic RR
Location5.2 MI S Johnson CO
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates37.26892, -88.74027
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2024)
Projected traffic10,454 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 24 WB over Cnic RR built?

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

What condition is I 24 WB over Cnic RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 24 WB over Cnic RR carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I 24 WB over Cnic RR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 24 WB over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.