US Bridges

I 24 EB over Abandon RR Bed

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S of US 45 · Structure no. 064003200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 24 EB over Abandon RR Bed is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 EB over Abandon RR Bed 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 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,544 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 24 EB
CrossesAbandon RR Bed
Location1.3 MI S of US 45
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates37.14414, -88.68356
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic14,544 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 EB over Abandon RR Bed built?

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

What condition is I 24 EB over Abandon RR Bed 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 EB over Abandon RR Bed carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 24 EB over Abandon RR Bed?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 24 EB over Abandon RR Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.