Ch 26 over Trib Otter Creek
GoodJersey County, Illinois · 0.3 M W. Ill Rt 109 · Structure no. 042312400000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 26 over Trib Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 26 over Trib Otter Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 26 over Trib Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 26 over Trib 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 26 over Trib Otter Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ch 26 over Trib Otter Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 26 over Trib Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.