US Bridges

Southwest HWY over RR - CSXT Creek Etc

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M NE I-294 · Structure no. 016277100000000

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,312 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwest HWY over RR - CSXT Creek Etc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southwest HWY over RR - CSXT Creek Etc in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 26 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,149 by 2046. The structure is 1,312 ft (399.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesSouthwest HWY
CrossesRR - CSXT Creek Etc
Location0.5 M NE I-294
Coordinates41.70893, -87.78068
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,312 ft (399.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2022)
Projected traffic25,149 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Southwest HWY over RR - CSXT Creek Etc built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Southwest HWY over RR - CSXT Creek Etc 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Southwest HWY over RR - CSXT Creek Etc carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southwest HWY over RR - CSXT Creek Etc?

The structure is 1,312 ft (399.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Southwest HWY over RR - CSXT Creek Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.