Smaltz Road over Otter Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 4 MI NE Fulton · Structure no. 098306000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smaltz Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smaltz Road over Otter Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smaltz Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smaltz Road over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Smaltz Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Smaltz Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Smaltz Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.