US Bridges

I 24 EB over Interstate 57

Fair

Williamson County, Illinois · Pulleys Mill Inter · Structure no. 100006000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 24 EB over Interstate 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 EB over Interstate 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 5 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2046. The structure is 394 ft (120.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 24 EB
CrossesInterstate 57
LocationPulleys Mill Inter
RouteInterstate 24
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.60544, -88.99823
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120.2 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2024)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Interstate 57 built?

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

What condition is I 24 EB over Interstate 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 EB over Interstate 57 carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 24 EB over Interstate 57?

The structure is 394 ft (120.2 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 24 EB over Interstate 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.