US Bridges

US RTE 52 over Lisbon CR

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Kendall County, Illinois · 0.55 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 047200500000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 52 over Lisbon CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US RTE 52 over Lisbon CR in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,387 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 52
CrossesLisbon CR
Location0.55 MI E of Ill 47
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51011, -88.42794
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,387 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RTE 52 over Lisbon CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 52 over Lisbon CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US RTE 52 over Lisbon CR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 52 over Lisbon CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 52 over Lisbon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.