US Bridges

Hopps Road over Otter Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 1 MI W Randall Road · Structure no. 045318000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopps Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopps Road over Otter Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,965 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesHopps Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1 MI W Randall Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.99558, -88.35681
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2023)
Projected traffic3,965 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopps Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopps Road over 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Hopps Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hopps Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hopps Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.