Ch 52 over Little Indian Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · E. 1950 TH N 4775 · Structure no. 050354200000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 52 over Little Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 52 over Little Indian Creek in LaSalle 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 52 over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 52 over Little Indian 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 Ch 52 over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 52 over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 52 over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.