US Bridges

Il 53 Biesterfiel over I-290

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3.1 M S Il 72 · Structure no. 016096000000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 Biesterfiel over I-290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 Biesterfiel over I-290 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,967 by 2046. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 53 Biesterfiel
CrossesI-290
Location3.1 M S Il 72
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00331, -88.02879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2023)
Projected traffic26,967 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Biesterfiel over I-290 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Il 53 Biesterfiel over I-290 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 53 Biesterfiel over I-290 carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 Biesterfiel over I-290?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 Biesterfiel over I-290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.