US Bridges

Gougar Rd. over Spring Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.2M.N.OF US-6 · Structure no. 099435600000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gougar Rd. over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gougar Rd. over Spring Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,008 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGougar Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.2M.N.OF US-6
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5503, -88.00568
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2023)
Projected traffic10,008 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$435,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gougar Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gougar Rd. over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Gougar Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gougar Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gougar Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.