US Bridges

Ch 52 over Singleton Ditch

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 4.5 MI E Momence · Structure no. 046349800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 52 over Singleton Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 52 over Singleton Ditch in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 52
CrossesSingleton Ditch
Location4.5 MI E Momence
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.17367, -87.57572
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 52 over Singleton Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 52 over Singleton Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 52 over Singleton Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 52 over Singleton Ditch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 52 over Singleton Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.