US Bridges

I-294 Ramps I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.8 M W US 45 P10 · Structure no. 016267800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-294 Ramps I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 Ramps I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,001 by 2046. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI-294 Ramps I-55
CrossesI- 55 Stevenson
Location1.8 M W US 45 P10
Coordinates41.75921, -87.90219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2024)
Projected traffic13,001 by 2046
Trucks9%
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-294 Ramps I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-294 Ramps I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 Ramps I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-294 Ramps I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 Ramps I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.