US Bridges

I-294 over Stream

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.6 M N I-55 · Structure no. 016274800000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-294 over Stream in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 178,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,348 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-294
CrossesStream
Location1.6 M N I-55
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.81371, -87.91407
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,000 (2023)
Projected traffic156,348 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-294 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 178,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-294 over Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-294 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.