US Bridges

I-294 over Cn RR Css Canal Desp.

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 MI South of I-55 · Structure no. 016195800000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,827 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
76,550
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 over Cn RR Css Canal Desp. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 over Cn RR Css Canal Desp. in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,700 by 2040. The structure is 4,827 ft (1,471.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294
CrossesCn RR Css Canal Desp.
Location1.5 MI South of I-55
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75404, -87.8731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,827 ft (1,471.4 m)
Longest span410 ft (125 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,550 (2023)
Projected traffic94,700 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 over Cn RR Css Canal Desp. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-294 over Cn RR Css Canal Desp. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 over Cn RR Css Canal Desp. carry?

About 76,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-294 over Cn RR Css Canal Desp.?

The structure is 4,827 ft (1,471.4 m) long with a longest span of 410 ft (125 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 over Cn RR Css Canal Desp.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.