Spring Valley Road over Otter Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 6 MI NE of Fulton · Structure no. 098301900000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Valley Road over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring Valley Road over Otter Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Valley Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Valley Road over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Spring Valley Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is Spring Valley Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Valley Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.