US Bridges

TR 37 over Middle Br Verm River

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 6 MI SE Cheneyville · Structure no. 092348500000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 37 over Middle Br Verm River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 37 over Middle Br Verm River in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 37
CrossesMiddle Br Verm River
Location6 MI SE Cheneyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41046, -87.53812
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 37 over Middle Br Verm River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 37 over Middle Br Verm River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 37 over Middle Br Verm River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR 37 over Middle Br Verm River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 37 over Middle Br Verm River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.