US Bridges

US 45 52 over Small Stream

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 3.4 M S of US 52 · Structure no. 099012200000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 52 over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 45 52 over Small Stream in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 5 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,232 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45 52
CrossesSmall Stream
Location3.4 M S of US 52
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.30162, -87.88122
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic11,232 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 52 over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 45 52 over Small Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 52 over Small Stream carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 45 52 over Small Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 52 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.