US Bridges

TR 37 over Trib. to Little Mud

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1330E 2300N · Structure no. 027339600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 37 over Trib. to Little Mud is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 37 over Trib. to Little Mud in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 37
CrossesTrib. to Little Mud
Location1330E 2300N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.73334, -88.21413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Trib. to Little Mud built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 37 over Trib. to Little Mud 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 37 over Trib. to Little Mud carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 37 over Trib. to Little Mud?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 37 over Trib. to Little Mud?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.