US Bridges

US 52 EB over Big Pine Creek

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 01.23 E SR 352 · Structure no. 018950

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,946
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 EB over Big Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 EB over Big Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 5,946 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,701 by 2030. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52 EB
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location01.23 E SR 352
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50927, -87.19332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,946 (2021)
Projected traffic7,701 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 52 EB over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 52 EB over Big Pine 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 EB over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 5,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 EB over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 EB over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.