TR 37 over Bear Creek
GoodMassac County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Ill 145 · Structure no. 064309500000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 37 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 37 over Bear Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 37 over Bear Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does TR 37 over Bear Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 37 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 37 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.