US Bridges

FAS-2826 (ILL-37) over Norfolk & Southern RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3 MI S Dix · Structure no. 041003900000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2826 (ILL-37) over Norfolk & Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-2826 (ILL-37) over Norfolk & Southern RR in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 5 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,687 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2826 (ILL-37)
CrossesNorfolk & Southern RR
Location3 MI S Dix
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.39332, -88.92942
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,687 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-2826 (ILL-37) over Norfolk & Southern RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAS-2826 (ILL-37) over Norfolk & Southern RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-2826 (ILL-37) over Norfolk & Southern RR carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2826 (ILL-37) over Norfolk & Southern RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2826 (ILL-37) over Norfolk & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.