US Bridges

Il 53 SB over US 12 (rand Rd)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Il 68 · Structure no. 016037100000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 SB over US 12 (rand Rd) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 SB over US 12 (rand Rd) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 83,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,188 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesIl 53 SB
CrossesUS 12 (rand Rd)
Location0.5 M S Il 68
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates42.1297, -88.00496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,100 (2024)
Projected traffic39,188 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 53 SB over US 12 (rand Rd) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Il 53 SB over US 12 (rand Rd) 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 Il 53 SB over US 12 (rand Rd) carry?

About 83,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 SB over US 12 (rand Rd)?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 SB over US 12 (rand Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.