US Bridges

Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · At Wilson · Structure no. 016040000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a concrete continuous frame carrying Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,674 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 50 (cicero Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
LocationAt Wilson
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9635, -87.74723
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic27,674 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.