US Bridges

Ill 37 over Stream

Good

Pulaski County, Illinois · 0.3 MI S Olmstd Spur · Structure no. 077201100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
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 2004, so it is 21 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 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 37
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI S Olmstd Spur
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.17755, -89.09583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 37 over Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 37 over Stream carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ill 37 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 37 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.