Chippewa ST over Gooseberry Creek
PoorLivingston County, Illinois · W of Chicago ST · Structure no. 053640100000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chippewa ST over Gooseberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chippewa ST over Gooseberry Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chippewa ST over Gooseberry Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chippewa ST over Gooseberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Chippewa ST over Gooseberry Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chippewa ST over Gooseberry Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Chippewa ST over Gooseberry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.