US Bridges

TRI-STATE294 over Golf Road

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.1 MI S. US 45 · Structure no. 016273500000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

TRI-STATE294 over Golf Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TRI-STATE294 over Golf Road in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTRI-STATE294
CrossesGolf Road
Location2.1 MI S. US 45
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05236, -87.86658
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 TRI-STATE294 over Golf Road built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TRI-STATE294 over Golf Road 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 TRI-STATE294 over Golf Road carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TRI-STATE294 over Golf Road?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns TRI-STATE294 over Golf Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.