Il 53 over Des Plaines River
Poor Condition91 years old21,300 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Location | 1.2 Mi S Il 7 |
| Carries | Il 53 |
| Crosses | Des Plaines River |
| Coordinates | 41.53691, -88.08396 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 8 (Very Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Movable - Bascule |
| Total Length | 396.0 ft (120.7 m) |
| Max Span | 256.9 ft (78.3 m) |
| Deck Width | 64.0 ft (19.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 2353.7 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1935 (reconstructed 2002) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 21,300 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 6% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 624 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 12 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 099990100000000 |