US Bridges

FAS 348A/CH 1 over Gooseberry CR

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Livingston County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Campus · Structure no. 053301200000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 348A/CH 1 over Gooseberry CR is a concrete frame carrying FAS 348A/CH 1 over Gooseberry CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 348A/CH 1
CrossesGooseberry CR
Location2 MI W of Campus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.02257, -88.34214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 348A/CH 1 over Gooseberry CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 348A/CH 1 over Gooseberry CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 348A/CH 1 over Gooseberry CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FAS 348A/CH 1 over Gooseberry CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 348A/CH 1 over Gooseberry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.