US Bridges

I- 80 EB over Il 50 (cicero Ave)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E I-57 · Structure no. 016007400000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB over Il 50 (cicero Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB over Il 50 (cicero Ave) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,754 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI- 80 EB
CrossesIl 50 (cicero Ave)
Location0.5 M E I-57
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.57008, -87.73362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2024)
Projected traffic40,754 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 EB over Il 50 (cicero Ave) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I- 80 EB over Il 50 (cicero Ave) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I- 80 EB over Il 50 (cicero Ave) carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 EB over Il 50 (cicero Ave)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB over Il 50 (cicero Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.