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The '''Mile-Long Bridge''' is the colloquial name for a {{convert|1404.5|m|ft|disp=flip|adj=mid|-long}} bridge in the northeastern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Illinois]]. The bridge carries [[Interstate 294]] over the [[Des Plaines River]], the [[Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal]], numerous railroad lines, and the [[United Parcel Service]] [[intermodal freight transport|intermodal]] facility. A series of 51 piers carries I-294 over the broad Des Plaines River valley.<ref name=national_bridges />
The '''Mile-Long Bridge''' is the colloquial name for a {{convert|1404.5|m|ft|disp=flip|adj=mid|-long}} bridge in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of [[Illinois]]. The bridge carries [[Interstate 294]] (I-294) over the [[Des Plaines River]], the [[Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal]], two major railroad lines, and an [[intermodal freight transport|intermodal]] facility. A series of 51 piers carries I-294 over the broad Des Plaines River valley.<ref name=national_bridges />


In spite of its name, the bridge falls {{convert|672|ft|m}} short of one full mile in length.
In spite of its name, the bridge falls {{convert|672|ft|m}} short of one full mile in length.

==History==
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===Reconstruction (2019–2023)===
As part of the Central Tri-State Tollway Project, construction of a new Mile-Long Bridge structure, together with demolition of the original 1958 structure, proceeded in phases commencing in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title = Mile-Long Bridge Project |url = https://www.illinoistollway.com/documents/20184/839544/2020+294+Mile_Long-Bridge_Project_FactSheet.pdf/cc0cc147-a954-4ebd-9d16-2bb97174dc21 |access-date = June 16, 2020 }}</ref> In the first completed phase of the project, a new northbound bridge structure opened to traffic in November 2020. Demolition of the old northbound structure commenced in 2021, followed by the construction of a new southbound structure. The completed southbound structure opened to traffic in October 2022. Removal of the old southbound structure is expected to be complete in 2023.<ref name=mlbproject/>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Road bridges in Illinois]]
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[[Category:Steel bridges in the United States]]
[[Category:Steel bridges in the United States]]
[[Category:Girder bridges in the United States]]
[[Category:Girder bridges in the United States]]
[[Category:Transportation buildings and structures in Cook County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Transportation buildings and structures in DuPage County, Illinois]]


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Latest revision as of 00:51, 31 July 2024

Mile-Long Bridge
The Mile-Long bridge crossing the Des Plaines River
Coordinates41°45′01″N 87°51′55″W / 41.7504°N 87.8652°W / 41.7504; -87.8652
Carries8 lanes of
I-294 Toll
CrossesDes Plaines River
Ship and Sanitary Canal
BNSF Chillicothe Subdivision
CN Joliet Subdivision
Chicago Intermodal Facility
LocaleWillow Springs, IL
Maintained byIllinois State Toll Highway Authority
ID number000016095903931[1]
Characteristics
DesignSteel girder[1]
Total length4,608 ft (1,404.5 m)[1]
Width42 ft (12.8 m)[1]
History
Opened1958[1]
Rebuilt2022[2]
Statistics
Daily traffic150,000[3]
Location
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The Mile-Long Bridge is the colloquial name for a 4,608-foot-long (1,404.5 m) bridge in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. The bridge carries Interstate 294 (I-294) over the Des Plaines River, the Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal, two major railroad lines, and an intermodal facility. A series of 51 piers carries I-294 over the broad Des Plaines River valley.[1]

In spite of its name, the bridge falls 672 feet (205 m) short of one full mile in length.

History

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Reconstruction (2019–2023)

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As part of the Central Tri-State Tollway Project, construction of a new Mile-Long Bridge structure, together with demolition of the original 1958 structure, proceeded in phases commencing in 2019.[4] In the first completed phase of the project, a new northbound bridge structure opened to traffic in November 2020. Demolition of the old northbound structure commenced in 2021, followed by the construction of a new southbound structure. The completed southbound structure opened to traffic in October 2022. Removal of the old southbound structure is expected to be complete in 2023.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Svirsky, Alexander R. (2007). "NBI Structure Number: 000016095903931". Retrieved November 21, 2007.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ a b "Central Tri-State Tollway Project". Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ^ Roz Varon (May 14, 2019). "New Mile Long Bridge to be built along Tri-State Tollway". WLS-TV. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "Mile-Long Bridge Project". Retrieved June 16, 2020.


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