US Bridges

Ill 17 over Gooseberry Cr. Trib.

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 4.5 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 053014700000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 17 over Gooseberry Cr. Trib. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 17 over Gooseberry Cr. Trib. in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 17
CrossesGooseberry Cr. Trib.
Location4.5 MI E of Ill 47
RouteState Highway 17
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.09546, -88.33172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 17 over Gooseberry Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ill 17 over Gooseberry Cr. Trib. 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. Trib. carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ill 17 over Gooseberry Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 17 over Gooseberry Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.