US Bridges

Il 109 over Otter Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 2MI S of Jerseyville · Structure no. 042200600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 109 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 109 over Otter Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIl 109
CrossesOtter Creek
Location2MI S of Jerseyville
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates39.09101, -90.32297
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 109 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 109 over Otter Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 109 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Il 109 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.