US Bridges

SB Cicero Exit Ram over Cicero Av

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .52M S of 55th · Structure no. 016660000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
671 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Cicero Exit Ram over Cicero Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Cicero Exit Ram over 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,565 by 2046. The structure is 671 ft (204.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSB Cicero Exit Ram
CrossesCicero Av
Location.52M S of 55th
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78584, -87.74156
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length671 ft (204.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,565 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 SB Cicero Exit Ram over Cicero Av built?

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

What condition is SB Cicero Exit Ram over Cicero Av 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 2023.

How much traffic does SB Cicero Exit Ram over Cicero Av carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB Cicero Exit Ram over Cicero Av?

The structure is 671 ft (204.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SB Cicero Exit Ram over Cicero Av?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.