US Bridges

Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3.5 M SW I-294 · Structure no. 016101400000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 58 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,675 by 2046. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 50 (cicero Ave
CrossesI- 57
Location3.5 M SW I-294
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5825, -87.7347
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,675 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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- 57 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 57 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 57 carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 57?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 (cicero Ave over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.