US Bridges

Il 53 NB over Kirchoff RD

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Euclid · Structure no. 016037600000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2026
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 NB over Kirchoff RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 NB over Kirchoff RD in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2026, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 123,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,621 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 53 NB
CrossesKirchoff RD
Location0.5 M S Euclid
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08252, -88.03089
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,700 (2024)
Projected traffic57,621 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 NB over Kirchoff RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2026.

What condition is Il 53 NB over Kirchoff RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Il 53 NB over Kirchoff RD carry?

About 123,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 NB over Kirchoff RD?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 NB over Kirchoff RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.