US Bridges

TR 65 over E Fork Otter Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 1 Mile NW of Girard · Structure no. 059337000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 65 over E Fork Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 65 over E Fork Otter Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 65
CrossesE Fork Otter Creek
Location1 Mile NW of Girard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.45721, -89.80636
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 65 over E Fork Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 65 over E Fork 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 TR 65 over E Fork Otter Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is TR 65 over E Fork Otter Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 65 over E Fork Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.