US Bridges

Wagon Wheel Pk. Lo over Rocky Branch

GoodPosted for load

Menard County, Illinois · New Salem State Park · Structure no. 065920400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Wagon Wheel Pk. Lo over Rocky Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Wagon Wheel Pk. Lo over Rocky Branch in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWagon Wheel Pk. Lo
CrossesRocky Branch
LocationNew Salem State Park
CountyMenard County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.97623, -89.8413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Wagon Wheel Pk. Lo over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagon Wheel Pk. Lo over Rocky Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wagon Wheel Pk. Lo over Rocky Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wagon Wheel Pk. Lo over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Wagon Wheel Pk. Lo over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.