I- 55 EB Stevenson over Il 50 (cicero Ave)
PoorCook County, Illinois · 5.7 M SW I94 · Structure no. 016001600000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 55 EB Stevenson over Il 50 (cicero Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 EB Stevenson over Il 50 (cicero Ave) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 68,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,901 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 59 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was I- 55 EB Stevenson over Il 50 (cicero Ave) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Il 50 (cicero Ave) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I- 55 EB Stevenson over Il 50 (cicero Ave) carry?
About 68,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Il 50 (cicero Ave)?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I- 55 EB Stevenson over Il 50 (cicero Ave)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.