Ch 7 over Otter Creek
FairJersey County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Jerseyvill · Structure no. 042401700000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7 over Otter Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 7 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Otter Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.