US Bridges

Ill 17 over Gooseberry CR

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 0.19 MI W of ILL-47 · Structure no. 053003800000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 17 over Gooseberry CR is a concrete slab carrying Ill 17 over Gooseberry CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,889 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 17
CrossesGooseberry CR
Location0.19 MI W of ILL-47
RouteState Highway 17
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.09413, -88.42419
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,889 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 17 over Gooseberry CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ill 17 over Gooseberry CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 17 over Gooseberry CR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 17 over Gooseberry CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 17 over Gooseberry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.