US Bridges

127th ST over I-294 Toll Ramp

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M W Il 50 · Structure no. 016090600000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST over I-294 Toll Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 127th ST over I-294 Toll Ramp in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 years old, older 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,230 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 116 ft wide.

Carries127th ST
CrossesI-294 Toll Ramp
Location0.1 M W Il 50
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates41.66164, -87.73986
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2023)
Projected traffic23,230 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 127th ST over I-294 Toll Ramp built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is 127th ST over I-294 Toll Ramp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 127th ST over I-294 Toll Ramp carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 127th ST over I-294 Toll Ramp?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns 127th ST over I-294 Toll Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.