US Bridges

Ill 26 & US 52 over Plum Hollow CR

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.66 MI N JCT Ill 2 · Structure no. 052200000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 26 & US 52 over Plum Hollow CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 26 & US 52 over Plum Hollow CR in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 26 & US 52
CrossesPlum Hollow CR
Location1.66 MI N JCT Ill 2
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates41.86582, -89.5054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ill 26 & US 52 over Plum Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 26 & US 52 over Plum Hollow CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 26 & US 52 over Plum Hollow CR carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 26 & US 52 over Plum Hollow CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Ill 26 & US 52 over Plum Hollow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.