FAS 774 over Otter Creek
PoorJersey County, Illinois · 2M S Fieldon · Structure no. 042309400000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 774 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 774 over Otter Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 774 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 774 over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 774 over Otter Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FAS 774 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 774 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.