US Bridges

East Felts Road over S Branch Otter Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · .25 MI E Church RD · Structure no. 089510500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Felts Road over S Branch Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Felts Road over S Branch Otter Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 25 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Felts Road
CrossesS Branch Otter Creek
Location.25 MI E Church RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.47118, -89.43505
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Felts Road over S Branch Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Felts Road over S Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does East Felts Road over S Branch Otter Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is East Felts Road over S Branch Otter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns East Felts Road over S Branch Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.