Il 53 SB over Kirchoff RD
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.7 M N I-90 · Structure no. 016112100000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2026
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 53 SB over Kirchoff RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 SB over Kirchoff RD in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2026, 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 123,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,621 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 61 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Kirchoff RD built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2026.
What condition is Il 53 SB over Kirchoff 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Il 53 SB over Kirchoff RD carry?
About 123,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Il 53 SB over Kirchoff RD?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Il 53 SB over Kirchoff RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.