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FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek

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Williamson County, Illinois · 0.4 M S Jhnston City · Structure no. 100007300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,828 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2887-IL 37
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.4 M S Jhnston City
RouteState Highway 37
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.80794, -88.93266
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,828 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

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 FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.