US Bridges

Fly-Over Ramp over SB I-294

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .1M So 127th · Structure no. 016270900000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fly-Over Ramp over SB I-294 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fly-Over Ramp over SB I-294 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,393 by 2046. The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFly-Over Ramp
CrossesSB I-294
Location.1M So 127th
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.66081, -87.73379
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length369 ft (112.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2023)
Projected traffic9,393 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fly-Over Ramp over SB I-294 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fly-Over Ramp over SB 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 Fly-Over Ramp over SB I-294 carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fly-Over Ramp over SB I-294?

The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fly-Over Ramp over SB I-294?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.