US Bridges

Wagner RD over Branch Mud Creek

Poor

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.5 M NE Adeline · Structure no. 071322600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner RD over Branch Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wagner RD over Branch Mud Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWagner RD
CrossesBranch Mud Creek
Location3.5 M NE Adeline
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1866, -89.46777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagner RD over Branch Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner RD over Branch Mud 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wagner RD over Branch Mud Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Wagner RD over Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner RD over Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.