US Bridges

Ch 11 over Otter Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 5 M NE of Hettick · Structure no. 059333100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
411 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 11 over Otter Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 11
CrossesOtter Creek
Location5 M NE of Hettick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.38022, -89.94824
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ch 11 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 11 over Otter Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 11 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.