US Bridges

Lake Cook RD over Il 53

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E of Hicks RD · Structure no. 016321500000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cook RD over Il 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Cook RD over Il 53 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,399 by 2046. The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Cook RD
CrossesIl 53
Location0.5 M E of Hicks RD
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15364, -88.01755
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,399 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lake Cook RD over Il 53 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Cook RD over Il 53 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Cook RD over Il 53 carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cook RD over Il 53?

The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Cook RD over Il 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.