Il 53 NB over US 12 (rand Road)
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.6 M S Il 68 · Structure no. 016097300000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 53 NB over US 12 (rand Road) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 NB over US 12 (rand Road) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 83,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,188 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 57 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Il 53 NB over US 12 (rand Road) built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Il 53 NB over US 12 (rand Road) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Il 53 NB over US 12 (rand Road) carry?
About 83,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Il 53 NB over US 12 (rand Road)?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Il 53 NB over US 12 (rand Road)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.