US Bridges

US 52 over Jackson Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 5.5 M SE of Il 53 · Structure no. 099013000000000

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 109 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,168 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesJackson Creek
Location5.5 M SE of Il 53
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates41.4514, -88.00234
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2023)
Projected traffic12,168 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 52 over Jackson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.