US Bridges

TR 52 over I-72

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 2.1M E Hull Intchg · Structure no. 075009200000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 52 over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 52 over I-72 in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 52
CrossesI-72
Location2.1M E Hull Intchg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73048, -91.15864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic29 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR 52 over I-72 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 52 over I-72 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 52 over I-72 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 52 over I-72?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 52 over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.