US Bridges

I-24 Ramp 259 over New Columbia Ditch

Fair

Massac County, Illinois · New Columbia Interch · Structure no. 064003800000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 Ramp 259 over New Columbia Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 Ramp 259 over New Columbia Ditch in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24 Ramp 259
CrossesNew Columbia Ditch
LocationNew Columbia Interch
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.30073, -88.75513
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 Ramp 259 over New Columbia Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 Ramp 259 over New Columbia Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-24 Ramp 259 over New Columbia Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-24 Ramp 259 over New Columbia Ditch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 Ramp 259 over New Columbia Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.