County HWY 37 over S Fork Sangamon Rive
PoorSangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N New City · Structure no. 084341700000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 532 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County HWY 37 over S Fork Sangamon Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County HWY 37 over S Fork Sangamon Rive in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County HWY 37 over S Fork Sangamon Rive built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is County HWY 37 over S Fork Sangamon Rive 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County HWY 37 over S Fork Sangamon Rive carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County HWY 37 over S Fork Sangamon Rive?
The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County HWY 37 over S Fork Sangamon Rive?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.