US Bridges

Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · At 600 S Page · Structure no. 016040600000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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 32,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,634 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 50 (cicero Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
LocationAt 600 S Page
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87179, -87.74493
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,700 (2023)
Projected traffic23,634 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 32,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.