US Bridges

Back RD - TR 451 over N Branch Otter Creek

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · E1/2-13-T4NR2E · Structure no. 029415900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back RD - TR 451 over N Branch Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Back RD - TR 451 over N Branch Otter Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBack RD - TR 451
CrossesN Branch Otter Creek
LocationE1/2-13-T4NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32726, -90.22267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Back RD - TR 451 over N Branch Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Back RD - TR 451 over N Branch 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 Back RD - TR 451 over N Branch Otter Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Back RD - TR 451 over N Branch Otter Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Back RD - TR 451 over N Branch Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.