US Bridges

Willow Springs RD over I-294 Tri State Toll

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S I-55 · Structure no. 016053800000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Springs RD over I-294 Tri State Toll is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Springs RD 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 5 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,928 by 2046. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesWillow Springs RD
CrossesI-294 Tri State Toll
Location0.2 M S I-55
Coordinates41.75882, -87.88686
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2023)
Projected traffic12,928 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Springs RD 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 Willow Springs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Springs RD over I-294 Tri State Toll carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow Springs RD over I-294 Tri State Toll?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Springs RD over I-294 Tri State Toll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.