I-294 SB over Cal Sag Canal

Fair Condition68 years old71,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1 M SE Ill 50 P26
CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesCal Sag Canal
Coordinates41.65078, -87.72481

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignOther
Total Length584.0 ft (178 m)
Max Span299.9 ft (91.4 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area2509.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic71,700 (2023)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Toll Authority
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016984600000000

Nearby Bridges

I-294 NB over Cal Sag Canal 0.0 mi Poor I-294 NB over 131st ST 0.2 mi Good I-294 SB over 135th ST 0.2 mi Fair I-294 SB over 131st ST 0.2 mi Fair I-294 NB over 135th ST 0.2 mi Poor Crawford AVE over Cal Sag Channel 0.3 mi Fair I-294 SB over Midlothian Turnpike 0.7 mi Good I-294 NB over Midlothian Turnpike 0.7 mi Good Il 50/83 Cicero A over Cal Sag Channel 0.8 mi Poor Fly-over Ramp over SB I-294 0.8 mi Good