US Bridges

US 45 & 52 over S Br of Rock CR

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1.5 M S Manteno RD · Structure no. 046004700000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 & 52 over S Br of Rock CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 45 & 52 over S Br of Rock CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,273 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 45 & 52
CrossesS Br of Rock CR
Location1.5 M S Manteno RD
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates41.22774, -87.87719
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2023)
Projected traffic6,273 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 & 52 over S Br of Rock CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 45 & 52 over S Br of Rock CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 & 52 over S Br of Rock CR carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 45 & 52 over S Br of Rock CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 & 52 over S Br of Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.