US Bridges

Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-294 Tri State Toll

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M N 127th · Structure no. 016042000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-294 Tri State Toll is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-294 Tri State Toll in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 6 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 42,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,968 by 2046. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 131 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 50 (cicero Ave
CrossesI-294 Tri State Toll
Location0.1 M N 127th
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.66279, -87.73875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,100 (2023)
Projected traffic21,968 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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-294 Tri State Toll built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-294 Tri State Toll 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-294 Tri State Toll carry?

About 42,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-294 Tri State Toll?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 (cicero Ave over I-294 Tri State Toll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.