FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAGONSELLER RD-TR6

Carrying WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 over MACKINAW RIVER

N.CTR-17-T23NR5W, Tazewell, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAGONSELLER RD-TR6

The WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 bridge in Tazewell, Illinois carries WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 over MACKINAW RIVER. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 90.2 meters (296 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 900 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 compares

▼ 6.7
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Illinois bridges
361
Bridges in Tazewell · 40 in Poor condition
WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 27.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.9
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
90.2 m (296 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090306200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 against other structures in Tazewell and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WAGONSELLER RD-TR6?

WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 in Tazewell, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 inspected?

WAGONSELLER RD-TR6's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WAGONSELLER RD-TR6?

WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAGONSELLER RD-TR6?

WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 and does age affect safety?

WAGONSELLER RD-TR6 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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