US Bridges

MS-52 (hubbard Lan over Bruce Tributary

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S CHV77 · Structure no. 049600800000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

MS-52 (hubbard Lan over Bruce Tributary is a concrete frame carrying MS-52 (hubbard Lan over Bruce Tributary in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMS-52 (hubbard Lan
CrossesBruce Tributary
Location0.1 MI S CHV77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.22458, -88.09085
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 MS-52 (hubbard Lan over Bruce Tributary built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-52 (hubbard Lan over Bruce Tributary 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does MS-52 (hubbard Lan over Bruce Tributary carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is MS-52 (hubbard Lan over Bruce Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns MS-52 (hubbard Lan over Bruce Tributary?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).