US Bridges

US 45 52 over S Br Forked Creek

FairPosted for load

Will County, Illinois · 1.0 M S of US 52 · Structure no. 099012100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 52 over S Br Forked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 45 52 over S Br Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,152 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45 52
CrossesS Br Forked Creek
Location1.0 M S of US 52
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.33653, -87.88192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2023)
Projected traffic10,152 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 52 over S Br Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 52 over S Br Forked 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 45 52 over S Br Forked Creek carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 45 52 over S Br Forked Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 52 over S Br Forked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.