Il 53 SB over Prairie Creek
FairWill County, Illinois · 4.0 M N of Il 102 · Structure no. 099024200000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 53 SB over Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 SB over Prairie Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 47 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 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,212 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 53 SB over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Il 53 SB over Prairie 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Il 53 SB over Prairie Creek carry?
About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Il 53 SB over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Il 53 SB over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.