US Bridges

FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Otter Pond Drain Dt

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 3 MI E Pickstaff · Structure no. 051328300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Otter Pond Drain Dt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Otter Pond Drain Dt in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 1803 Ch 17
CrossesOtter Pond Drain Dt
Location3 MI E Pickstaff
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.78649, -87.61424
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Otter Pond Drain Dt built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Otter Pond Drain Dt 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Otter Pond Drain Dt carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Otter Pond Drain Dt?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Otter Pond Drain Dt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.