Wagner Rd/ TR 40 over Sparrow CR
PoorSt. Clair County, Illinois · 0.4 MI S Ch 40 · Structure no. 082403000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wagner Rd/ TR 40 over Sparrow CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Wagner Rd/ TR 40 over Sparrow CR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wagner Rd/ TR 40 over Sparrow CR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wagner Rd/ TR 40 over Sparrow CR 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Wagner Rd/ TR 40 over Sparrow CR carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wagner Rd/ TR 40 over Sparrow CR?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wagner Rd/ TR 40 over Sparrow CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.