US Bridges

Ill 37 over Little Saline Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · Near Pulleys Mill · Structure no. 100009100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 37 over Little Saline Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 37 over Little Saline Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIll 37
CrossesLittle Saline Creek
LocationNear Pulleys Mill
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.59709, -88.97798
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Little Saline Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 37 over Little Saline 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 37 over Little Saline Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Ill 37 over Little Saline Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 37 over Little Saline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.