I-24 EB over Bear Creek
GoodMassac County, Illinois · 4 MI S Johnson CO · Structure no. 064004800000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-24 EB over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 EB over Bear Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 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 14,250 by 2058. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-24 EB over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-24 EB over Bear Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-24 EB over Bear Creek carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-24 EB over Bear Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-24 EB over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.