US Bridges

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Il 53

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M E US 12 · Structure no. 016096100000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Il 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Il 53 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 56 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 6 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,563 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 68 (dundee Rd)
CrossesIl 53
Location0.8 M E US 12
RouteState Highway 68
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13914, -88.00523
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2023)
Projected traffic26,563 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 68 (dundee Rd) over Il 53 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Il 53 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Il 53 carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Il 53?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Il 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.