US Bridges

US 52 over Martinton Ditch No 3

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2.55 MI E of Il 1 · Structure no. 038202800000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Martinton Ditch No 3 is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Martinton Ditch No 3 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 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 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesMartinton Ditch No 3
Location2.55 MI E of Il 1
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.89079, -87.68254
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ditch No 3 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Martinton Ditch No 3 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does US 52 over Martinton Ditch No 3 carry?

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

How long is US 52 over Martinton Ditch No 3?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Martinton Ditch No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.