US Bridges

Ill 111 over Otter Creek Overflow

Fair

Macoupin County, Illinois · 2.2 MI N Il 108 · Structure no. 059050000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 111 over Otter Creek Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 111 over Otter Creek Overflow in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIll 111
CrossesOtter Creek Overflow
Location2.2 MI N Il 108
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates39.3378, -90.03675
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 111 over Otter Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 111 over Otter Creek Overflow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 111 over Otter Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 111 over Otter Creek Overflow?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 111 over Otter Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.