Willow RD over I-294 Tri State Toll
FairCook County, Illinois · 2.4 M S Il 68 · Structure no. 016053100000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow RD over I-294 Tri State Toll is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow RD over I-294 Tri State Toll in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,167 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 155 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow RD over I-294 Tri State Toll built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Willow RD 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Willow RD over I-294 Tri State Toll carry?
About 38,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Willow RD over I-294 Tri State Toll?
The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns Willow RD over I-294 Tri State Toll?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.