US Bridges

Euclid Ave over Il 53

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 3.5 M S US 12 · Structure no. 016101800000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2025
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Ave over Il 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Euclid Ave over Il 53 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2025, so it is 62 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,806 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEuclid Ave
CrossesIl 53
Location3.5 M S US 12
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08849, -88.03124
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,806 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Euclid Ave over Il 53 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2025.

What condition is Euclid Ave over Il 53 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Euclid Ave over Il 53 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Ave over Il 53?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Ave over Il 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.