US Bridges

SBI-142 (ILL-37) over Raccoon Creek Middle

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 1 Mile S of Il 161 · Structure no. 061008700000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SBI-142 (ILL-37) over Raccoon Creek Middle is a concrete slab carrying SBI-142 (ILL-37) over Raccoon Creek Middle in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSBI-142 (ILL-37)
CrossesRaccoon Creek Middle
Location1 Mile S of Il 161
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.50903, -88.94101
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SBI-142 (ILL-37) over Raccoon Creek Middle built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SBI-142 (ILL-37) over Raccoon Creek Middle 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 2024.

How much traffic does SBI-142 (ILL-37) over Raccoon Creek Middle carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SBI-142 (ILL-37) over Raccoon Creek Middle?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SBI-142 (ILL-37) over Raccoon Creek Middle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.