US Bridges

Patterson RD over S. Fork Otter Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.75 Mi. N. Il 75 · Structure no. 101514900000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson RD over S. Fork Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patterson RD over S. Fork Otter Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPatterson RD
CrossesS. Fork Otter Creek
Location0.75 Mi. N. Il 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.42804, -89.34142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks16%
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

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 Patterson RD over S. Fork Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson RD over S. Fork Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Patterson RD over S. Fork Otter Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson RD over S. Fork Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.