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FAS 452 Ch 2 over Otter Creek

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · NW-32-T4NR2E · Structure no. 029321600000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 452 Ch 2 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 452 Ch 2 over Otter Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 452 Ch 2
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationNW-32-T4NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.28723, -90.31654
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 452 Ch 2 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 452 Ch 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 452 Ch 2 over Otter Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 452 Ch 2 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 452 Ch 2 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.