US Bridges

Il 37 over Trib to Limb Branch

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Marion · Structure no. 100202400000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 37 over Trib to Limb Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 37 over Trib to Limb Branch in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIl 37
CrossesTrib to Limb Branch
Location1 MI S of Marion
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.69793, -88.94141
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Il 37 over Trib to Limb Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 37 over Trib to Limb Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 37 over Trib to Limb Branch carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 37 over Trib to Limb Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 37 over Trib to Limb Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.