US Bridges

Il 37 over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Il 148 · Structure no. 041202300000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
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 2022, so it is 3 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIl 37
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI S Il 148
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.28374, -88.90282
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2023)
Projected traffic6,161 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2022, making it 3 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 37 over Stream carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Il 37 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Il 37 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.