US Bridges

I-294 SB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M S Ill 19 P9 · Structure no. 016268100000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,141 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
88,750
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 88,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,831 by 2046. The structure is 3,141 ft (957.4 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesUS-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave
Location1 M S Ill 19 P9
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.94717, -87.88438
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,141 ft (957.4 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,750 (2023)
Projected traffic73,831 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 SB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-294 SB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave 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 SB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave carry?

About 88,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-294 SB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave?

The structure is 3,141 ft (957.4 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.