US Bridges

Fritz RD over S Fork Otter Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.7 MI E Rt 70 · Structure no. 101503900000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fritz RD over S Fork Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fritz RD over S Fork Otter Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFritz RD
CrossesS Fork Otter Creek
Location0.7 MI E Rt 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.43354, -89.31887
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fritz RD over S Fork Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fritz RD over S Fork 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 Fritz RD over S Fork Otter Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fritz RD over S Fork Otter Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Fritz RD over S Fork Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.