Il 53 NB over Prairie Creek

Fair Condition84 years old5,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location4.0 Mi N Of Ill 102
CarriesIl 53 NB
CrossesPrairie Creek
Coordinates41.35466, -88.13387

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Max Span41.3 ft (12.6 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area432.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1942 (reconstructed 2008)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,250 (2023)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099009000000000

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