US Bridges

Il 53 NB over Jackson Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 5.5 M S of I-80 · Structure no. 099008700000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 NB over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 NB over Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 83 years old, older 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,584 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIl 53 NB
CrossesJackson Creek
Location5.5 M S of I-80
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates41.43349, -88.07871
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,584 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 NB over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Il 53 NB over Jackson Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 53 NB over Jackson Creek carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 NB over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 NB over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.