US Bridges

Ill 37 over Pond Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · S of Scl W Frankfort · Structure no. 028007800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 37 over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 37 over Pond Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 37
CrossesPond Creek
LocationS of Scl W Frankfort
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.88516, -88.93171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2023)
Projected traffic7,575 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 37 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 37 over Pond Creek 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 Ill 37 over Pond Creek carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 37 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 37 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.