CH-12 over Otter Pond Drain Dt
PoorLawrence County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Lawrencevl · Structure no. 051302600000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-12 over Otter Pond Drain Dt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-12 over Otter Pond Drain Dt in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-12 over Otter Pond Drain Dt built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-12 over Otter Pond Drain Dt in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does CH-12 over Otter Pond Drain Dt carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CH-12 over Otter Pond Drain Dt?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CH-12 over Otter Pond Drain Dt?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.