127th ST over Cal Sag Channel
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E Il 83 · Structure no. 016057000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 610 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
127th ST over Cal Sag Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying 127th ST over Cal Sag Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,291 by 2046. The structure is 610 ft (186 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 127th ST over Cal Sag Channel built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is 127th ST over Cal Sag Channel 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 127th ST over Cal Sag Channel carry?
About 19,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 127th ST over Cal Sag Channel?
The structure is 610 ft (186 m) long with a longest span of 396 ft (120.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns 127th ST over Cal Sag Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.