US Bridges

I294 Coll-Distr over I88

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Ill 38 P20 · Structure no. 016268400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I294 Coll-Distr over I88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I294 Coll-Distr over I88 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 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 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI294 Coll-Distr
CrossesI88
Location0.5 M N Ill 38 P20
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8696, -87.91642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2023)
Projected traffic22,321 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 I88 built?

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

What condition is I294 Coll-Distr over I88 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 2023.

How much traffic does I294 Coll-Distr over I88 carry?

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

How long is I294 Coll-Distr over I88?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I294 Coll-Distr over I88?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.