US Bridges

Ch E52 over I-55

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · .8 S IL10-1.6 W BL55 · Structure no. 054004500000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch E52 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch E52 over I-55 in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCh E52
CrossesI-55
Location.8 S IL10-1.6 W BL55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.147, -89.41747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic814 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch E52 over I-55 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch E52 over I-55 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 Ch E52 over I-55 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch E52 over I-55?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch E52 over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.