US Bridges

FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Dodds Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.7 MI S ILL-148 · Structure no. 041009700000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Dodds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Dodds Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2869 (ILL-37)
CrossesDodds Creek
Location3.7 MI S ILL-148
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.24719, -88.9007
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Dodds Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Dodds 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 August 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2869 (ILL-37) over Dodds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.