I-294 over Stream
FairCook County, Illinois · 1.3 M N I-55 · Structure no. 016274900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175,500
- 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, 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 175,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,621 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 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 Stream built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
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 175,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-294 over Stream?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-294 over Stream?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.