US Bridges

Il 109 over Trib to Otter Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 2.5MI So Jerseyville · Structure no. 042002500000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 109 over Trib to Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 109 over Trib to Otter Creek in Jersey 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 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIl 109
CrossesTrib to Otter Creek
Location2.5MI So Jerseyville
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates39.07874, -90.32304
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 109 over Trib to Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is Il 109 over Trib to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 109 over Trib to Otter Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 109 over Trib to Otter Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 109 over Trib to Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.