TR 52 over Macoupin Creek
FairMontgomery County, Illinois · 3.1 MI N Waggoner · Structure no. 068323600000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 52 over Macoupin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 52 over Macoupin Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 52 over Macoupin Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 52 over Macoupin 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 52 over Macoupin Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 52 over Macoupin Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 52 over Macoupin Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.