Il 53 SB over Industrial Ave
PoorCook County, Illinois · 3 M S US 12 · Structure no. 016112000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2206
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 53 SB over Industrial Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 SB over Industrial Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2206, 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 113,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,318 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 59 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 53 SB over Industrial Ave built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2206.
What condition is Il 53 SB over Industrial Ave 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Il 53 SB over Industrial Ave carry?
About 113,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 53 SB over Industrial Ave?
The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Il 53 SB over Industrial Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.