US Bridges

Il 50 (cicero Ave over Creek N of 151st ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .5 M S Il 83 (147th) · Structure no. 016099700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 (cicero Ave over Creek N of 151st ST is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 50 (cicero Ave over Creek N of 151st ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,654 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIl 50 (cicero Ave
CrossesCreek N of 151st ST
Location.5 M S Il 83 (147th)
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.61841, -87.73704
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2023)
Projected traffic25,654 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 50 (cicero Ave over Creek N of 151st ST built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 50 (cicero Ave over Creek N of 151st ST 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 Creek N of 151st ST carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 (cicero Ave over Creek N of 151st ST?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Il 50 (cicero Ave over Creek N of 151st ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.