US Bridges

Il 53 NB over Il 62 Algonquin RD

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N I-90 NW Toll · Structure no. 016037800000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 NB over Il 62 Algonquin RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 NB over Il 62 Algonquin RD 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 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,277 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 127 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 53 NB
CrossesIl 62 Algonquin RD
Location0.3 M N I-90 NW Toll
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06258, -88.02826
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2024)
Projected traffic58,277 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
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 Il 62 Algonquin RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 53 NB over Il 62 Algonquin 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 Il 62 Algonquin RD carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 NB over Il 62 Algonquin RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 NB over Il 62 Algonquin RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.