Otter Road over Otter Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 2.3 MI N Leaf River · Structure no. 071331000000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter Road over Otter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Otter Road over Otter Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otter Road 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Otter Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Otter Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Otter Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.