US Bridges

I-294 Off Ramp over I-190 EB Jfk

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M W River RD P9 · Structure no. 016244700000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 Off Ramp over I-190 EB Jfk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 Off Ramp over I-190 EB Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 17,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-294 Off Ramp
CrossesI-190 EB Jfk
Location0.6 M W River RD P9
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98356, -87.87187
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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-294 Off Ramp over I-190 EB Jfk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I-294 Off Ramp over I-190 EB Jfk 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 Off Ramp over I-190 EB Jfk carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is I-294 Off Ramp over I-190 EB Jfk?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 Off Ramp over I-190 EB Jfk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.