US Bridges

Franklin ST over Gooseberry Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · N of James St. · Structure no. 053640800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Franklin ST over Gooseberry Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin ST
CrossesGooseberry Creek
LocationN of James St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.08927, -88.4259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Franklin ST over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST over Gooseberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin ST over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin ST over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin ST over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.