US 45 & US 52 over Prairie Creek
PoorIroquois County, Illinois · 1.33 MI N of US 52-IL 49 · Structure no. 038011700000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 & US 52 over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 & US 52 over Prairie Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, 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 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 & US 52 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 & US 52 over Prairie 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 & US 52 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 45 & US 52 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 & US 52 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.