I 24 WB over New Columbia Ditch
Massac County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 24 WB over New Columbia Ditch in Massac County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10,250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 61 of the 132 inventoried bridges in Massac County rated good (46.2%); 11 (8.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 92 ft |
| Location | 2 Mi S of Johnson Co |
| NBI structure number | 064001400000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Massac County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 24 over Or 4 Ft Massac St Pk | 1970 | 31,400 | Good |
| Interstate 24 over Ohio River | 1973 | 31,400 | Fair |
| I 24 over Georges Creek | 1971 | 20,500 | Fair |
| I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch | 1971 | 19,800 | Good |
| I 24 EB over Future Park Road | 1970 | 15,700 | Good |
| I 24 WB over Future Park Road | 1970 | 15,700 | Good |
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