Ottawa Ave over Nettle Creek
GoodGrundy County, Illinois · 950 F&s. Fremont · Structure no. 032700600000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ottawa Ave over Nettle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ottawa Ave over Nettle Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ottawa Ave over Nettle Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Ottawa Ave over Nettle 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ottawa Ave over Nettle Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ottawa Ave over Nettle Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ottawa Ave over Nettle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.