US Bridges

TR 396 over Otter Crk.

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · .5 S 3W Girard · Structure no. 059347800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 396 over Otter Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 396 over Otter Crk. in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 396
CrossesOtter Crk.
Location.5 S 3W Girard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.43538, -89.84067
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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 396 over Otter Crk. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 396 over Otter Crk. 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 396 over Otter Crk. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is TR 396 over Otter Crk.?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 396 over Otter Crk.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.