US 52 over Pike Creek
PoorIroquois County, Illinois · 0.24 MI E of Ill 1 · Structure no. 038010400000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Pike Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over Pike Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 97 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Pike Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US 52 over Pike Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Pike Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Pike Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Pike Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.