US Bridges

CH-1 2600N over Gooseberry Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 2490E 2600N · Structure no. 053501600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-1 2600N over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CH-1 2600N over Gooseberry Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCH-1 2600N
CrossesGooseberry Creek
Location2490E 2600N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.00664, -88.45691
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks30%
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

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 CH-1 2600N over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-1 2600N 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 2022.

How much traffic does CH-1 2600N over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CH-1 2600N over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CH-1 2600N over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.