US Bridges

127th ST over I-294

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M E Il 50 · Structure no. 016090700000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST over I-294 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 127th ST over I-294 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 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 33,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,583 by 2046. The structure is 390 ft (118.8 m) long and 116 ft wide.

Location

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Carries127th ST
CrossesI-294
Location0.1 M E Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.66168, -87.73757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,700 (2023)
Projected traffic28,583 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 127th ST over I-294 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 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 127th ST over I-294 carry?

About 33,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 127th ST over I-294?

The structure is 390 ft (118.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns 127th ST over I-294?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.