US Bridges

N Otter Creek DR over A Br of Straddle CR

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Lanark · Structure no. 008382400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Otter Creek DR over A Br of Straddle CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Otter Creek DR over A Br of Straddle CR in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Otter Creek DR
CrossesA Br of Straddle CR
Location2 MI E of Lanark
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.0996, -89.78416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N Otter Creek DR over A Br of Straddle CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Otter Creek DR over A Br of Straddle CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does N Otter Creek DR over A Br of Straddle CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N Otter Creek DR over A Br of Straddle CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Otter Creek DR over A Br of Straddle CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.