Ill 53 over Union Pacific RR
GoodGrundy County, Illinois · S. Edge of Gardner · Structure no. 032009600000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 53 over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 53 over Union Pacific RR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 53 over Union Pacific RR built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 53 over Union Pacific RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.
How much traffic does Ill 53 over Union Pacific RR carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 53 over Union Pacific RR?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 53 over Union Pacific RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.