Dutch Town Road over Otter Creek
GoodCarroll County, Illinois · 2 M NW Milledgeville · Structure no. 008421900000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch Town Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch Town Road over Otter Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutch Town Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dutch Town Road 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Dutch Town Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Dutch Town Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch Town Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.