US Bridges

Il 50 SB Cicero a over RR - Brc

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S 67th ST · Structure no. 016251200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
639 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
57,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 SB Cicero a over RR - Brc is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 50 SB Cicero a over RR - Brc in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 57,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,785 by 2046. The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 50 SB Cicero a
CrossesRR - Brc
Location0.2 M S 67th ST
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76876, -87.74212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length639 ft (194.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,400 (2023)
Projected traffic28,785 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB Cicero a over RR - Brc built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 50 SB Cicero a over RR - Brc 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 50 SB Cicero a over RR - Brc carry?

About 57,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 SB Cicero a over RR - Brc?

The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 SB Cicero a over RR - Brc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.