Cicero Ave over Sanitary Ship Canal
PoorCook County, Illinois · 4000 S & 4800 W · Structure no. 016600900000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 313 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cicero Ave over Sanitary Ship Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Cicero Ave over Sanitary Ship Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 98 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,005 by 2046. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cicero Ave over Sanitary Ship Canal built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Cicero Ave over Sanitary Ship Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Cicero Ave over Sanitary Ship Canal carry?
About 50,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Cicero Ave over Sanitary Ship Canal?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Cicero Ave over Sanitary Ship Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.