Ill 64 and US 52 over Straddle Creek
FairCarroll County, Illinois · 3.4 MI E JCT Ill 78 · Structure no. 008000500000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 64 and US 52 over Straddle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 64 and US 52 over Straddle Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 73 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 64 and US 52 over Straddle Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Ill 64 and US 52 over Straddle 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 64 and US 52 over Straddle Creek carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ill 64 and US 52 over Straddle Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 64 and US 52 over Straddle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.