US Bridges

Il 50 (cicero Ave over N Br Chicago River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M S US 14 · Structure no. 016278200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 (cicero Ave over N Br Chicago River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 50 (cicero Ave over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 50 (cicero Ave
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Location0.4 M S US 14
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98385, -87.74826
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 N Br Chicago River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 50 (cicero Ave over N Br Chicago River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Il 50 (cicero Ave over N Br Chicago River carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 (cicero Ave over N Br Chicago River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 (cicero Ave over N Br Chicago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.