TR 37 a over I-57
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 2.25 MI N US 136 · Structure no. 010016200000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 37 a over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 37 a over I-57 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 37 a over I-57 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 37 a 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 37 a over I-57 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is TR 37 a over I-57?
The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 37 a over I-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.