US Bridges

I-294 Ramps I-55 over Joliet RD

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M NW I-55 · Structure no. 016268700000000

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

About this bridge

I-294 Ramps I-55 over Joliet RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 Ramps I-55 over Joliet RD 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 12,524 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesI-294 Ramps I-55
CrossesJoliet RD
Location0.3 M NW I-55
Coordinates41.76214, -87.90354
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2024)
Projected traffic12,524 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Joliet RD built?

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

What condition is I-294 Ramps I-55 over Joliet RD 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 Joliet RD carry?

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

How long is I-294 Ramps I-55 over Joliet RD?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 Ramps I-55 over Joliet RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.