US Bridges

TR 57A over Gooseberry CR

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3210 E 2600 N · Structure no. 053317200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 57A over Gooseberry CR is a steel culvert carrying TR 57A over Gooseberry CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesTR 57A
CrossesGooseberry CR
Location3210 E 2600 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.00814, -88.32271
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 57A over Gooseberry CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 57A 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 TR 57A over Gooseberry CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 57A over Gooseberry CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 57A over Gooseberry CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.