US Bridges

FAS 344 Ch 23 over Gooseberry Crk

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.52 MI E of Il 47 · Structure no. 053203600000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 344 Ch 23 over Gooseberry Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 344 Ch 23 over Gooseberry Crk in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesFAS 344 Ch 23
CrossesGooseberry Crk
Location1.52 MI E of Il 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.97842, -88.38707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 344 Ch 23 over Gooseberry Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 344 Ch 23 over Gooseberry Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 344 Ch 23 over Gooseberry Crk carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FAS 344 Ch 23 over Gooseberry Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS 344 Ch 23 over Gooseberry Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.