E Cook Road over Otter Creek
FairCarroll County, Illinois · 4 MI E Chadwick · Structure no. 008420300000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Cook Road over Otter Creek is a concrete other carrying E Cook Road over Otter Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Cook Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Cook Road 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does E Cook Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is E Cook Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns E Cook Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.