US Bridges

I294 Coll-Distr over I290

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · I290 at I294 P20 · Structure no. 016268200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
481 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I294 Coll-Distr over I290 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I294 Coll-Distr over I290 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 28,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,321 by 2046. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI294 Coll-Distr
CrossesI290
LocationI290 at I294 P20
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8764, -87.91798
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2023)
Projected traffic22,321 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 I294 Coll-Distr over I290 built?

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

What condition is I294 Coll-Distr over I290 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 2022.

How much traffic does I294 Coll-Distr over I290 carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I294 Coll-Distr over I290?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I294 Coll-Distr over I290?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.