Ill 37 over Stream S Whittington
FairFranklin County, Illinois · 2.2 MI S Ill 154 · Structure no. 028003300000000
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 37 over Stream S Whittington is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 37 over Stream S Whittington in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 104 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 37 over Stream S Whittington built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Ill 37 over Stream S Whittington 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 37 over Stream S Whittington carry?
About 6,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 37 over Stream S Whittington?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 37 over Stream S Whittington?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.