US 52 over Roods Creek
FairKendall County, Illinois · 9 M W of Il 47 · Structure no. 047005200000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Roods Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Roods Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Roods Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Roods 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 over Roods Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Roods Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Roods Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.