127th ST over I- 57
PoorCook County, Illinois · 4.1 M SW Il 1 · Structure no. 016090900000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
127th ST over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 127th ST over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 59 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,785 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 103 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 127th ST over I- 57 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is 127th ST over I- 57 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 127th ST over I- 57 carry?
About 25,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 127th ST over I- 57?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns 127th ST over I- 57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.