US 52 over Mission Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W of Ill 71 · Structure no. 050005900000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Mission Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 52 over Mission Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Mission Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Mission Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Mission Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Mission Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Mission Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.