Il 53 over Salt Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.1 M N Central · Structure no. 016037700000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 53 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,277 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 210 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Il 53 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 53 over Salt 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Il 53 over Salt Creek carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Il 53 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.
Who owns Il 53 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.