US Bridges

US 34 (ogden Ave) over I-294 Tri State Toll

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · At Du Page CO · Structure no. 016022300000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 (ogden Ave) over I-294 Tri State Toll is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 (ogden Ave) over I-294 Tri State Toll in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,916 by 2046. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS 34 (ogden Ave)
CrossesI-294 Tri State Toll
LocationAt Du Page CO
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates41.81842, -87.9149
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,100 (2023)
Projected traffic31,916 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 (ogden Ave) over I-294 Tri State Toll built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 34 (ogden Ave) over I-294 Tri State Toll in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 (ogden Ave) over I-294 Tri State Toll carry?

About 31,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 34 (ogden Ave) over I-294 Tri State Toll?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 (ogden Ave) over I-294 Tri State Toll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.