TR 37 over Concord Creek
PoorMenard County, Illinois · 3 MI N Petersburg · Structure no. 065304100000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 37 over Concord Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 37 over Concord Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 37 over Concord Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 37 over Concord Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 37 over Concord Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 37 over Concord Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 37 over Concord Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.