US 52 over Elkhorn Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S of Ill 64 · Structure no. 071009800000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Elkhorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Elkhorn Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Elkhorn Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 52 over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.