Willow RD over Otter Creek
GoodCarroll County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SE Lanark · Structure no. 008382200000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow RD over Otter Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow RD over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willow RD over Otter 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Willow RD over Otter Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Willow RD over Otter Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Willow RD over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.