Il 53 SB over Palatine RD
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.5 M S US 12 · Structure no. 016097000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2026
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 53 SB over Palatine RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 SB over Palatine RD in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2026, so it is 61 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 105,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,319 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 69 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 53 SB over Palatine RD built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2026.
What condition is Il 53 SB over Palatine 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Il 53 SB over Palatine RD carry?
About 105,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 53 SB over Palatine RD?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Il 53 SB over Palatine RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.