US Bridges

FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek Overflow

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 0.3MI S Jhnston City · Structure no. 100201700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek Overflow is a concrete frame carrying FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek Overflow in Williamson 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 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 2887-IL 37
CrossesLake Creek Overflow
Location0.3MI S Jhnston City
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.81029, -88.93267
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed—
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 Overflow built?

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

What condition is FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek Overflow 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 FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek Overflow 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 Overflow?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2887-IL 37 over Lake Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.