Emerson Airline RD over E. Fk. Otter Creek
FairMacoupin County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W..Girard · Structure no. 059500400000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Airline RD over E. Fk. Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Emerson Airline RD over E. Fk. Otter Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerson Airline RD over E. Fk. Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Emerson Airline RD over E. Fk. Otter Creek 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 Emerson Airline RD over E. Fk. Otter Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Emerson Airline RD over E. Fk. Otter Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Emerson Airline RD over E. Fk. Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.