US Bridges

TR 19B over Gooseberry Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3260 E 3100 N · Structure no. 053406900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 19B over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 19B over Gooseberry Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 19B
CrossesGooseberry Creek
Location3260 E 3100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.08111, -88.3154
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks38%
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 19B over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 19B over Gooseberry Creek 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 19B over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is TR 19B over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 19B over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.