US Bridges

I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over Dixie Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Ramp C over Creek · Structure no. 016210200000000

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

About this bridge

I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over Dixie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over Dixie Creek 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 8 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 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI- 57 SB Rmp T 294
CrossesDixie Creek
LocationRamp C over Creek
Coordinates41.615, -87.6866
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over Dixie Creek built?

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

What condition is I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over Dixie Creek 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 August 2024.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

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

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 SB Rmp T 294 over Dixie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.