Il 53 over Des Plaines River

Poor Condition91 years old21,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location1.2 Mi S Il 7
CarriesIl 53
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.53691, -88.08396

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length396.0 ft (120.7 m)
Max Span256.9 ft (78.3 m)
Deck Width64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Area2353.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1935 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,300 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099990100000000

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