US Bridges

FAS 959 Rosebud RD over Interstate 24

Fair

Massac County, Illinois · 7 MI S of Johnson CO · Structure no. 064002200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 959 Rosebud RD over Interstate 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 959 Rosebud 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 959 Rosebud RD
CrossesInterstate 24
Location7 MI S of Johnson CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.24998, -88.72049
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FAS 959 Rosebud RD over Interstate 24 built?

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

What condition is FAS 959 Rosebud 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 959 Rosebud RD over Interstate 24 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 959 Rosebud RD over Interstate 24?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 959 Rosebud RD over Interstate 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.