US Bridges

Il 53 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.1 M S of I-80 · Structure no. 099008300000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,712 by 2046. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 53
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.1 M S of I-80
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51008, -88.08142
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic35,712 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 53 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Il 53 over Hickory 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 53 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.