US Bridges

I- 57 over I-294

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M S of Il 83 · Structure no. 016125100000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 over I-294 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 over I-294 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 98,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,374 by 2046. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 194 ft wide.

CarriesI- 57
CrossesI-294
Location0.6 M S of Il 83
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates41.61813, -87.68742
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.1 m)
Roadway width185 ft (56.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,600 (2024)
Projected traffic98,374 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 I- 57 over I-294 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 57 over I-294 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I- 57 over I-294 carry?

About 98,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I- 57 over I-294?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 over I-294?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.