US Route 52 over Bureau Creek
FairLee County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Sublette · Structure no. 052007500000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 52 over Bureau Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 52 over Bureau Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 52 over Bureau Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 52 over Bureau Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 52 over Bureau Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US Route 52 over Bureau Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 52 over Bureau Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.