US Bridges

Ill 23 FAP 68 over Goose CR

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LaSalle County, Illinois · 0.7 MI N of US 6 · Structure no. 050201000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 23 FAP 68 over Goose CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 23 FAP 68 over Goose CR in LaSalle 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 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.

It carries about 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,281 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 23 FAP 68
CrossesGoose CR
Location0.7 MI N of US 6
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36576, -88.83752
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic18,281 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 23 FAP 68 over Goose CR built?

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

What condition is Ill 23 FAP 68 over Goose CR 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 23 FAP 68 over Goose CR carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 23 FAP 68 over Goose CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Ill 23 FAP 68 over Goose CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.