US Bridges

Wheeler RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1 MI N Fritz Road · Structure no. 101309700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler RD over Otter Creek is a concrete frame carrying Wheeler RD over Otter Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1 MI N Fritz Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.44803, -89.28399
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wheeler RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeler RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.