Ill 37 over Hodges Bayou
GoodPulaski County, Illinois · 1.4 MI S Olmsted · Structure no. 077003700000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 37 over Hodges Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 37 over Hodges Bayou in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hodges Bayou built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 37 over Hodges Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.
How much traffic does Ill 37 over Hodges Bayou carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill 37 over Hodges Bayou?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 37 over Hodges Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.