US Bridges

Il 37 (fas 2701) over Schneider Springs Br

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI S Farina · Structure no. 061201400000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 37 (fas 2701) over Schneider Springs Br is a concrete culvert carrying Il 37 (fas 2701) over Schneider Springs Br in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 37 (fas 2701)
CrossesSchneider Springs Br
Location2 MI S Farina
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.79696, -88.81694
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 (fas 2701) over Schneider Springs Br built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 37 (fas 2701) over Schneider Springs Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 37 (fas 2701) over Schneider Springs Br carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 37 (fas 2701) over Schneider Springs Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Il 37 (fas 2701) over Schneider Springs Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.