TR 37 over Little Indian Creek
FairPosted for loadLaSalle County, Illinois · N 45th E 2150 · Structure no. 050342000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 37 over Little Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 37 over Little Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 37 over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 37 over Little Indian 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 37 over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 37 over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 37 over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.