Il 53 over Kankakee River
FairWill County, Illinois · 0.3 M W of Il 102 · Structure no. 099027200000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 602 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 53 over Kankakee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 53 over Kankakee River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 10,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,560 by 2046. The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 53 over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 53 over Kankakee River 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 over Kankakee River carry?
About 10,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 53 over Kankakee River?
The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Il 53 over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.