Blue Goose Road over Deer Creek
GoodWhiteside County, Illinois · 6 MI E of Morrison · Structure no. 098451700000000
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Goose Road over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Goose Road over Deer Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Goose Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Goose Road over Deer 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 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Goose Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Blue Goose Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Goose Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.