US Bridges

52nd Ave over Stream

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · .4 Mi. E. 7th Street · Structure no. 081605700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 52nd Ave over Stream in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,606 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries52nd Ave
CrossesStream
Location.4 Mi. E. 7th Street
Coordinates41.46419, -90.52014
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2020)
Projected traffic5,606 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 52nd Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd Ave over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 52nd Ave over Stream carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 52nd Ave over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 52nd Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.