US Bridges

US 52 & 45 over Minnie Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1.2 M S of I-57 · Structure no. 046007000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 & 45 over Minnie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 & 45 over Minnie Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52 & 45
CrossesMinnie Creek
Location1.2 M S of I-57
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.05892, -87.86845
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2023)
Projected traffic6,324 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$552,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 & 45 over Minnie Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 52 & 45 over Minnie Creek 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 52 & 45 over Minnie Creek carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 52 & 45 over Minnie Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 & 45 over Minnie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.