US Bridges

Durand RD over S Fork Otter Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.6 MI E Best Road · Structure no. 101505100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durand RD over S Fork Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Durand RD over S Fork Otter Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDurand RD
CrossesS Fork Otter Creek
Location0.6 MI E Best Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.437, -89.36838
Functional classRural Major 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
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 2024
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Durand RD over S Fork Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durand 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 2024.

How much traffic does Durand RD over S Fork Otter Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Durand RD over S Fork Otter Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Durand RD over S Fork Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.