US Bridges

Post ST over Goose Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 150 Ft E of Il 23 · Structure no. 050740300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post ST over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post ST over Goose Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPost ST
CrossesGoose Creek
Location150 Ft E of Il 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.36309, -88.83887
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Post ST over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post ST over Goose Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Post ST over Goose Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Post ST over Goose Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Post ST over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.