TR 37 over W Fork Okaw River
PoorMoultrie County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N of Bethany · Structure no. 070412300000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 37 over W Fork Okaw River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 37 over W Fork Okaw River in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 W Fork Okaw River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 37 over W Fork Okaw River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 37 over W Fork Okaw River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 37 over W Fork Okaw River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 37 over W Fork Okaw River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.