I-294 over Crystal Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.1 M S IL-19 · Structure no. 016274500000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 177,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-294 over Crystal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-294 over Crystal Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 years old, older 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 177,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,662 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-294 over Crystal Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I-294 over Crystal Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-294 over Crystal Creek carry?
About 177,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-294 over Crystal Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-294 over Crystal Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.