FR 870 over Wagon Creek
PoorPosted for loadJohnson County, Illinois · .5 Miles West of CR#18 · Structure no. 090804000001002
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 870 over Wagon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 870 over Wagon Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 870 over Wagon Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 870 over Wagon Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FR 870 over Wagon Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is FR 870 over Wagon Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FR 870 over Wagon Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.