US Bridges

Il 53 NB over US 14 NW HWY & UP RR

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M S Palatine RD · Structure no. 016037400000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
113,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 NB over US 14 NW HWY & UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 NB over US 14 NW HWY & UP RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 113,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,318 by 2046. The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 53 NB
CrossesUS 14 NW HWY & UP RR
Location1 M S Palatine RD
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10047, -88.01997
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,400 (2024)
Projected traffic52,318 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 53 NB over US 14 NW HWY & UP RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 53 NB over US 14 NW HWY & UP RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 53 NB over US 14 NW HWY & UP RR carry?

About 113,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 NB over US 14 NW HWY & UP RR?

The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 NB over US 14 NW HWY & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.