US Bridges

Gougar RD over Hickory Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.16M N of US30 · Structure no. 099337300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gougar RD over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gougar RD over Hickory Creek in Will 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,584 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesGougar RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.16M N of US30
Coordinates41.52645, -88.00489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2023)
Projected traffic19,584 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is Gougar RD over Hickory 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Gougar RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gougar RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Gougar RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.