US Bridges

Il 53 NB over Morton Arboretum DR

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.24 M N I-88 · Structure no. 022008000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 NB over Morton Arboretum DR is a concrete frame carrying Il 53 NB over Morton Arboretum DR in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 53 NB
CrossesMorton Arboretum DR
Location0.24 M N I-88
RouteState Highway 53
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.81487, -88.07351
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,252 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 NB over Morton Arboretum DR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Il 53 NB over Morton Arboretum DR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Il 53 NB over Morton Arboretum DR carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 NB over Morton Arboretum DR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 NB over Morton Arboretum DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.