Wheeler RD over Cn RR
PoorBoone County, Illinois · 2 MI N Dekalb CO LN · Structure no. 004308700000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler RD over Cn RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheeler RD over Cn RR in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2046. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler RD over Cn RR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler RD over Cn RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Wheeler RD over Cn RR carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler RD over Cn RR?
The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler RD over Cn RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.