US Bridges

Waffler Rd/Tr 392 over Spanker Br

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 5.0MI SE Highland · Structure no. 060318200000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waffler Rd/Tr 392 over Spanker Br is a concrete other carrying Waffler Rd/Tr 392 over Spanker Br in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaffler Rd/Tr 392
CrossesSpanker Br
Location5.0MI SE Highland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.66106, -89.623
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic161 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waffler Rd/Tr 392 over Spanker Br built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waffler Rd/Tr 392 over Spanker Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Waffler Rd/Tr 392 over Spanker Br carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Waffler Rd/Tr 392 over Spanker Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Waffler Rd/Tr 392 over Spanker Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.