US Bridges

Wagonseller RD-TR6 over Mackinaw River

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · N.CTR-17-T23NR5W · Structure no. 090306200000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagonseller RD-TR6 over Mackinaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagonseller RD-TR6 over Mackinaw River in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWagonseller RD-TR6
CrossesMackinaw River
LocationN.CTR-17-T23NR5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.44794, -89.69114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 Wagonseller RD-TR6 over Mackinaw River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagonseller RD-TR6 over Mackinaw River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wagonseller RD-TR6 over Mackinaw River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Wagonseller RD-TR6 over Mackinaw River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wagonseller RD-TR6 over Mackinaw River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.