Ill 37 over Cache River
PoorPulaski County, Illinois · At Johnson CO Line · Structure no. 077002000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 37 over Cache River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 37 over Cache River in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Ill 37 over Cache River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 37 over Cache 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 37 over Cache River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Ill 37 over Cache River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 37 over Cache River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.