53rd Street over Flagg Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · .05MI E of Comnwelth · Structure no. 016680500000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
53rd Street over Flagg Creek is a concrete slab carrying 53rd Street over Flagg Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 53rd Street over Flagg Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 53rd Street over Flagg Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 53rd Street over Flagg Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 53rd Street over Flagg Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 53rd Street over Flagg Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.