US Bridges

Il 53 over Kankakee River Mill Race

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.1 M W of Il 102 · Structure no. 099009200000000

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 53 over Kankakee River Mill Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 over Kankakee River Mill Race in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 81 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 10,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,560 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 53
CrossesKankakee River Mill Race
Location0.1 M W of Il 102
RouteState Highway 53
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.30763, -88.14756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,650 (2023)
Projected traffic16,560 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$531,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 53 over Kankakee River Mill Race built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Il 53 over Kankakee River Mill Race 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Il 53 over Kankakee River Mill Race carry?

About 10,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 53 over Kankakee River Mill Race?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Il 53 over Kankakee River Mill Race?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.