US Bridges

Pecatonica Road over Otter Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S Durand Road · Structure no. 101306600000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecatonica Road over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pecatonica Road over Otter Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPecatonica Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.1 MI S Durand Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.43529, -89.36115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pecatonica Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecatonica 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pecatonica Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Pecatonica Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Pecatonica Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.