US Bridges

I- 80 EB to I-294 over I-294

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 2.3 M W of IL-1 · Structure no. 016213200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
482 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB to I-294 over I-294 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB to I-294 over I-294 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 EB to I-294
CrossesI-294
Location2.3 M W of IL-1
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.58197, -87.68147
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 I- 80 EB to I-294 over I-294 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 80 EB to I-294 over I-294 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I- 80 EB to I-294 over I-294 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 EB to I-294 over I-294?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB to I-294 over I-294?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.