US Bridges

Columbia ST over Gooseberry Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · S of Williams ST · Structure no. 053640400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia ST over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Columbia ST over Gooseberry Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumbia ST
CrossesGooseberry Creek
LocationS of Williams ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.08756, -88.42987
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Columbia ST over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia ST over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Columbia ST over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia ST over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.