US Bridges

I-24 Ramp 0.94 over I-57

FairClosed to traffic

Williamson County, Illinois · Pulleys Mill Inter · Structure no. 100005900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 Ramp 0.94 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 Ramp 0.94 over I-57 in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-24 Ramp 0.94
CrossesI-57
LocationPulleys Mill Inter
Coordinates37.61003, -88.99451
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-24 Ramp 0.94 over I-57 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 Ramp 0.94 over I-57 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-24 Ramp 0.94 over I-57 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-24 Ramp 0.94 over I-57?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 Ramp 0.94 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.