US Bridges

Il 37 over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · N Part of Ina · Structure no. 041202000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 37 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 37 over Stream in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 37
CrossesStream
LocationN Part of Ina
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.16806, -88.90379
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Il 37 over Stream built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Il 37 over Stream carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 37 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Il 37 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.