Washington ST over Gum Creek
PoorPosted for loadLaSalle County, Illinois · Wash ST Ov Gum CR · Structure no. 050690700000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Gum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Gum Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington ST over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington ST over Gum 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Washington ST over Gum Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Gum Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.