US Bridges

Ill 37 over Stream

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · 1 MI N Olmsted · Structure no. 077200300000000

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 37 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 37 over Stream in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 109 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 37
CrossesStream
Location1 MI N Olmsted
RouteState Highway 37
CountyPulaski County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.20074, -89.07714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 37 over Stream built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Ill 37 over Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 37 over Stream carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ill 37 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 37 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.