US Bridges

Midway Term. Ramps over IL50 (cicero Av)

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .5M So of 55th · Structure no. 016656800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Term. Ramps over IL50 (cicero Av) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway Term. Ramps over IL50 (cicero Av) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2046. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesMidway Term. Ramps
CrossesIL50 (cicero Av)
Location.5M So of 55th
Coordinates41.78644, -87.74159
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Midway Term. Ramps over IL50 (cicero Av) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Term. Ramps over IL50 (cicero Av) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Term. Ramps over IL50 (cicero Av) carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midway Term. Ramps over IL50 (cicero Av)?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Term. Ramps over IL50 (cicero Av)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.