US Bridges

Ill 37 over Kitchel Slough

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · 1 MI S Johnson CO · Structure no. 077002100000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 37 over Kitchel Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 37 over Kitchel Slough 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 37
CrossesKitchel Slough
Location1 MI S Johnson CO
RouteState Highway 37
CountyPulaski County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.2916, -89.02224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 37 over Kitchel Slough built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 37 over Kitchel Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 37 over Kitchel Slough carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ill 37 over Kitchel Slough?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 37 over Kitchel Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.