US Bridges

Il 53 W Frt Rd/Hic over Salt CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M N I90 P18 · Structure no. 016112200000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 W Frt Rd/Hic over Salt CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 W Frt Rd/Hic over Salt CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 53 W Frt Rd/Hic
CrossesSalt CR
Location0.8 M N I90 P18
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06893, -88.02831
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 53 W Frt Rd/Hic over Salt CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Il 53 W Frt Rd/Hic over Salt CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 53 W Frt Rd/Hic over Salt CR carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 W Frt Rd/Hic over Salt CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 W Frt Rd/Hic over Salt CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.