US Bridges

Washington ST over Gooseberry Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · S of Williams ST · Structure no. 053640500000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington ST over Gooseberry Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesGooseberry Creek
LocationS of Williams ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.08686, -88.43167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Washington ST over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington 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 Washington ST over Gooseberry Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Washington ST over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.