TR 52 over Brushy Fork
FairEdgar County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW of Hume · Structure no. 023543400000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 52 over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 52 over Brushy Fork in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 52 over Brushy Fork built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 52 over Brushy Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 52 over Brushy Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 52 over Brushy Fork?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 52 over Brushy Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.