Ill 37 over Interstate 24
FairJohnson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Goreville · Structure no. 044003100000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 37 over Interstate 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 37 over Interstate 24 in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2046. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 37 over Interstate 24 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 37 over Interstate 24 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 37 over Interstate 24 carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill 37 over Interstate 24?
The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 37 over Interstate 24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.