US Bridges

FAS-2077 E Brkvl R over Otter Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SE Lanark · Structure no. 008380600000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2077 E Brkvl R over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2077 E Brkvl R over Otter Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS-2077 E Brkvl R
CrossesOtter Creek
Location3.5 MI SE Lanark
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05257, -89.78276
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-2077 E Brkvl R over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2077 E Brkvl R over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-2077 E Brkvl R over Otter Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2077 E Brkvl R over Otter Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2077 E Brkvl R over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.