US Bridges

FAU 8736(IL 37) over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · N Part Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041201600000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8736(IL 37) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 8736(IL 37) over Stream in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,454 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 8736(IL 37)
CrossesStream
LocationN Part Mt Vernon
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.34226, -88.91722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2023)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAU 8736(IL 37) over Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8736(IL 37) over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 8736(IL 37) over Stream carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8736(IL 37) over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m).

Who owns FAU 8736(IL 37) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.