US Bridges

US 52 FAP 607 over Indian Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2.12 MI E of Ill 23 · Structure no. 050020100000000

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 FAP 607 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 FAP 607 over Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 37 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52 FAP 607
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.12 MI E of Ill 23
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates41.48523, -88.77523
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 52 FAP 607 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 52 FAP 607 over Indian Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 FAP 607 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 52 FAP 607 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 FAP 607 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.