US Bridges

I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over I-294 & I-57

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Ramp C · Structure no. 016210100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,531 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over I-294 & I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over I-294 & I-57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 2,531 ft (771.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI- 57 SB Rmp T 294
CrossesI-294 & I-57
LocationRamp C
Coordinates41.61621, -87.69018
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,531 ft (771.3 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic15,900 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SB Rmp T 294 over I-294 & I-57 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over I-294 & I-57 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over I-294 & I-57 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over I-294 & I-57?

The structure is 2,531 ft (771.3 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over I-294 & I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.