US Bridges

TR 52 over 1.5 MI N Mclean

Good

McLean County, Illinois · Mount Hope Sec 23-24 · Structure no. 057520500000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 52 over 1.5 MI N Mclean is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying TR 52 over 1.5 MI N Mclean in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 52
Crosses1.5 MI N Mclean
LocationMount Hope Sec 23-24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.34853, -89.16939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 52 over 1.5 MI N Mclean built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 52 over 1.5 MI N Mclean 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 52 over 1.5 MI N Mclean carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is TR 52 over 1.5 MI N Mclean?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 52 over 1.5 MI N Mclean?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.