US Bridges

TR 224 over Gooseberry Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3085N 2600E · Structure no. 053415300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 224 over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 224 over Gooseberry Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 224
CrossesGooseberry Creek
Location3085N 2600E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.07708, -88.43902
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 224 over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 224 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 224 over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 224 over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 224 over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.