Lightsville RD over Otter Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Leaf River · Structure no. 071331700000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lightsville RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lightsville RD over Otter Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lightsville RD over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lightsville RD 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 Lightsville RD over Otter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Lightsville RD over Otter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lightsville RD over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.