US Bridges

US 45-FAP 889 over Interstate 24

Fair

Massac County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E Metropolis · Structure no. 064002900000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45-FAP 889 over Interstate 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45-FAP 889 over Interstate 24 in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,171 by 2046. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45-FAP 889
CrossesInterstate 24
Location3.5 MI E Metropolis
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.16136, -88.68285
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2023)
Projected traffic12,171 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 45-FAP 889 over Interstate 24 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45-FAP 889 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 45-FAP 889 over Interstate 24 carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 45-FAP 889 over Interstate 24?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 45-FAP 889 over Interstate 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.