Il 50/83 Cicero a over Cal Sag Channel
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.4 M S of 127th ST · Structure no. 016042100000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 379 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 50/83 Cicero a over Cal Sag Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying Il 50/83 Cicero a over Cal Sag Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 87 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 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,815 by 2046. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 50/83 Cicero a over Cal Sag Channel built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Il 50/83 Cicero a over Cal Sag Channel 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Il 50/83 Cicero a over Cal Sag Channel carry?
About 32,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Il 50/83 Cicero a over Cal Sag Channel?
The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Il 50/83 Cicero a over Cal Sag Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.