Il 53 SB over US 14&UPRR FAU3512
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2.5 M S US 12 · Structure no. 016111900000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 519 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 53 SB over US 14&UPRR FAU3512 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 SB over US 14&UPRR FAU3512 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, 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 113,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,318 by 2046. The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long and 65 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 53 SB over US 14&UPRR FAU3512 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 53 SB over US 14&UPRR FAU3512 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 SB over US 14&UPRR FAU3512 carry?
About 113,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 53 SB over US 14&UPRR FAU3512?
The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Il 53 SB over US 14&UPRR FAU3512?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.