CR 52 over Little Cedar Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 3 · Structure no. 1700011
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 52 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 52 over Little Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 52 over Little Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 52 over Little Cedar 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 52 over Little Cedar Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 52 over Little Cedar Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 52 over Little Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.