US Bridges

US 52 over Martinton DR Ditch

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3.27 MI E of Ill 1 · Structure no. 038200700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Martinton DR Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 52 over Martinton DR Ditch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesMartinton DR Ditch
Location3.27 MI E of Ill 1
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates40.89103, -87.6685
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks18%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Martinton DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Martinton DR Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Martinton DR Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Martinton DR Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Martinton DR Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.