US Bridges

Center RD over N. Br. Otter Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N North ST · Structure no. 101513600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center RD over N. Br. Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Center RD over N. Br. Otter Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter RD
CrossesN. Br. Otter Creek
Location0.5 MI N North ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.44475, -89.33227
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Center RD over N. Br. Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center RD over N. Br. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Center RD over N. Br. Otter Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center RD over N. Br. Otter Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Center RD over N. Br. Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.