US Bridges

Cermak RD (22nd ST over 25th Ave

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016063200000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cermak RD (22nd ST over 25th Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cermak RD (22nd ST over 25th Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,211 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCermak RD (22nd ST
Crosses25th Ave
Location1 M E US 45
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84917, -87.86218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2023)
Projected traffic16,211 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cermak RD (22nd ST over 25th Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Cermak RD (22nd ST over 25th Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cermak RD (22nd ST over 25th Ave carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cermak RD (22nd ST over 25th Ave?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cermak RD (22nd ST over 25th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.