Ch 36 over E.Fk. Otter Ck.
PoorPosted for loadMacoupin County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NW Nilwood · Structure no. 059301900000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 36 over E.Fk. Otter Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 36 over E.Fk. Otter Ck. in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 36 over E.Fk. Otter Ck. built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 36 over E.Fk. Otter Ck. 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 36 over E.Fk. Otter Ck. carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ch 36 over E.Fk. Otter Ck.?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 36 over E.Fk. Otter Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.