US Bridges

TR 39 over Gooseberrycreek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3115 E 2900 N · Structure no. 053401200000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 39 over Gooseberrycreek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 39 over Gooseberrycreek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 39
CrossesGooseberrycreek
Location3115 E 2900 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.05166, -88.3418
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 39 over Gooseberrycreek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 39 over Gooseberrycreek 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 39 over Gooseberrycreek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 39 over Gooseberrycreek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 39 over Gooseberrycreek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.