Telegraph Rd-Tr 13 over Otter Creek
GoodCarroll County, Illinois · 3 MI N Milledgeville · Structure no. 008422500000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telegraph Rd-Tr 13 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Telegraph Rd-Tr 13 over Otter Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telegraph Rd-Tr 13 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Telegraph Rd-Tr 13 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 Telegraph Rd-Tr 13 over Otter Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is Telegraph Rd-Tr 13 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Telegraph Rd-Tr 13 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.