US Bridges

Il 53 (rohlwing R over Il 390 Elgin-Ohare

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 M W of I-290 · Structure no. 022053300000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
442 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 (rohlwing R over Il 390 Elgin-Ohare is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 (rohlwing R over Il 390 Elgin-Ohare in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,948 by 2046. The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 53 (rohlwing R
CrossesIl 390 Elgin-Ohare
Location0.5 M W of I-290
RouteState Highway 53
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98818, -88.03154
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length442 ft (134.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,948 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 (rohlwing R over Il 390 Elgin-Ohare built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 53 (rohlwing R over Il 390 Elgin-Ohare 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 53 (rohlwing R over Il 390 Elgin-Ohare carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 (rohlwing R over Il 390 Elgin-Ohare?

The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 (rohlwing R over Il 390 Elgin-Ohare?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.