Otter Creek Drive over Otter Creek
FairCarroll County, Illinois · 5 MI W of Brookville · Structure no. 008380800000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter Creek Drive over Otter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Otter Creek Drive over Otter Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter Creek Drive over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otter Creek Drive over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Otter Creek Drive over Otter Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Otter Creek Drive over Otter Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Otter Creek Drive over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.