US Bridges

US 45/52 over Trib to Langan Creek

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3.51 M N of US 52 · Structure no. 038202900000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45/52 over Trib to Langan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 45/52 over Trib to Langan Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45/52
CrossesTrib to Langan Creek
Location3.51 M N of US 52
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.93807, -87.86673
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 45/52 over Trib to Langan Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45/52 over Trib to Langan Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 45/52 over Trib to Langan Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 45/52 over Trib to Langan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 45/52 over Trib to Langan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.