TR 81 over Otter Creek
FairJersey County, Illinois · 2.5 M W Otterville · Structure no. 042400400000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 81 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 81 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 81 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 81 over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 81 over Otter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 81 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 81 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.