US Bridges

I- 57NB Rmp to 294 over Ramp C & I-294

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Cook County, Illinois · Ramp B · Structure no. 016210000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,930 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I- 57NB Rmp to 294 over Ramp C & I-294 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57NB Rmp to 294 over Ramp C & I-294 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 15,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,433 by 2046. The structure is 1,930 ft (588.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 57NB Rmp to 294
CrossesRamp C & I-294
LocationRamp B
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.6144, -87.69154
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,930 ft (588.4 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2024)
Projected traffic13,433 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 57NB Rmp to 294 over Ramp C & I-294 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 57NB Rmp to 294 over Ramp C & 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I- 57NB Rmp to 294 over Ramp C & I-294 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is I- 57NB Rmp to 294 over Ramp C & I-294?

The structure is 1,930 ft (588.4 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57NB Rmp to 294 over Ramp C & I-294?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.