US Bridges

Il 53 FAP 342 over Anderson DR Ms 3240

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M S US 12 · Structure no. 016037200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2026
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 FAP 342 over Anderson DR Ms 3240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 FAP 342 over Anderson DR Ms 3240 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2026, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 89,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,355 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 122 ft wide.

CarriesIl 53 FAP 342
CrossesAnderson DR Ms 3240
Location1 M S US 12
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates42.11645, -88.00394
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,400 (2024)
Projected traffic86,355 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 FAP 342 over Anderson DR Ms 3240 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2026.

What condition is Il 53 FAP 342 over Anderson DR Ms 3240 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Il 53 FAP 342 over Anderson DR Ms 3240 carry?

About 89,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 FAP 342 over Anderson DR Ms 3240?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 FAP 342 over Anderson DR Ms 3240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.