US Bridges

Il 50 (cicero Ave over RR - CSXT

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M S 115th ST · Structure no. 016242900000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 (cicero Ave over RR - CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 50 (cicero Ave over RR - CSXT in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 37,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,006 by 2046. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 50 (cicero Ave
CrossesRR - CSXT
Location0.3 M S 115th ST
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.67931, -87.73891
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,400 (2023)
Projected traffic41,006 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 RR - CSXT built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 50 (cicero Ave over RR - CSXT 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Il 50 (cicero Ave over RR - CSXT carry?

About 37,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 (cicero Ave over RR - CSXT?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 (cicero Ave over RR - CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.