US Bridges

US 52 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · Manhattan · Structure no. 099025600000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Wilson Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 52 over Wilson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationManhattan
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42643, -87.99129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2023)
Projected traffic12,960 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Wilson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 52 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.