US Route 52 over Drainage Ditch
GoodLee County, Illinois · 1.4 M NW Sublette · Structure no. 052203000000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 52 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 52 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 52 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 52 over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 52 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Route 52 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 52 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.