US Bridges

TR 37 a over Wildcat Slough

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Dewey · Structure no. 010403700000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 37 a over Wildcat Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 37 a over Wildcat Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 37 a
CrossesWildcat Slough
Location1.5 MI NE Dewey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.34059, -88.26779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 37 a over Wildcat Slough built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 37 a over Wildcat Slough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 37 a over Wildcat Slough carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is TR 37 a over Wildcat Slough?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 37 a over Wildcat Slough?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.