US Bridges

Wolf RD over I-294 Tri State Toll

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.2 M N Il 64 · Structure no. 016260800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over I-294 Tri State Toll is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf RD over I-294 Tri State Toll in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,949 by 2046. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWolf RD
CrossesI-294 Tri State Toll
Location2.2 M N Il 64
Coordinates41.93893, -87.90449
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2023)
Projected traffic9,949 by 2046
Trucks14%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf RD over I-294 Tri State Toll built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf 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 May 2024.

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

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf RD over I-294 Tri State Toll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.