US Bridges

Gougar RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.4 MI N Huff RD · Structure no. 099309400000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gougar RD over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gougar RD over Prairie Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 years old, older 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGougar RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.4 MI N Huff RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.40056, -88.00043
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic576 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Gougar RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Gougar RD over Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gougar RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Gougar RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gougar RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.