US Bridges

Il 111 over Otter Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 2.3 M N Il 108 · Structure no. 059051200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 111 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 111 over Otter Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIl 111
CrossesOtter Creek
Location2.3 M N Il 108
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates39.33925, -90.03679
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Il 111 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 111 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 111 over Otter Creek carry?

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

How long is Il 111 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 111 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.