US Bridges

Lake Cook RD over I-294 NB

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Ill 43 · Structure no. 016119900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cook RD over I-294 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Cook RD over I-294 NB in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,047 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLake Cook RD
CrossesI-294 NB
Location2 MI W of Ill 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15285, -87.87216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2022)
Projected traffic35,047 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lake Cook RD over I-294 NB built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Cook RD over I-294 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Cook RD over I-294 NB carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cook RD over I-294 NB?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Cook RD over I-294 NB?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.