TR 98 over S. Fork Otter Creek
GoodJersey County, Illinois · 1.5 M W Otterville · Structure no. 042312700000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 98 over S. Fork Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 98 over S. Fork Otter Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 TR 98 over S. Fork Otter Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 98 over S. Fork 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 98 over S. Fork Otter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 98 over S. Fork Otter Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 98 over S. Fork Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.