Cicero AVE over Sanitary Ship Canal

Poor Condition99 years old50,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location4000 S & 4800 W
CarriesCicero AVE
CrossesSanitary Ship Canal
Coordinates41.81983, -87.74348

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length313.0 ft (95.4 m)
Max Span240.2 ft (73.2 m)
Deck Width100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Area2909.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1966)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic50,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016600900000000

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