US Bridges

TR-5 over W Frk Otter CR

Fair

Macoupin County, Illinois · 5 M NE Modesto · Structure no. 059301200000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-5 over W Frk Otter CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-5 over W Frk Otter CR in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-5
CrossesW Frk Otter CR
Location5 M NE Modesto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.52235, -89.89621
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 TR-5 over W Frk Otter CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-5 over W Frk Otter CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR-5 over W Frk Otter CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR-5 over W Frk Otter CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-5 over W Frk Otter CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.