US Bridges

FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Stream

Poor

Jefferson County, Illinois · 5.2 MI S ILL-148 · Structure no. 041003500000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Stream is a concrete slab carrying FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Stream in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1951, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS-2869 (ILL-37)
CrossesStream
Location5.2 MI S ILL-148
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.22526, -88.90309
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2023)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Stream built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Stream carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.