US Bridges

Il 53 over RR - Cn

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.9 M N of Il 64 · Structure no. 022007500000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 over RR - Cn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 over RR - Cn in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 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 5 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,101 by 2046. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 53
CrossesRR - Cn
Location0.9 M N of Il 64
RouteState Highway 53
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91773, -88.03232
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2023)
Projected traffic24,101 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Il 53 over RR - Cn built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Il 53 over RR - Cn 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 53 over RR - Cn carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 over RR - Cn?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 over RR - Cn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.