US Bridges

TR 37 over W Okaw River

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Lovington · Structure no. 070442100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 37 over W Okaw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 37 over W Okaw River in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 37
CrossesW Okaw River
Location2 MI SW Lovington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.6954, -88.6621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic446 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 37 over W Okaw River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 37 over W Okaw River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 37 over W Okaw River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 37 over W Okaw River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 37 over W Okaw River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.