US Bridges

Wacker RD over BNSF RR

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · SE Edge of Savanna · Structure no. 008350500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wacker RD over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wacker RD over BNSF RR in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWacker RD
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationSE Edge of Savanna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08066, -90.11335
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wacker RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wacker RD over BNSF RR 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 Wacker RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Wacker RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wacker RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.