US Bridges

I-294 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M S IL-47 · Structure no. 016275000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143,400
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-294 over Stoney Creek 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 5 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 143,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,644 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-294
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.4 M S IL-47
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70929, -87.79631
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,400 (2023)
Projected traffic125,644 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
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 Stoney Creek built?

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

What condition is I-294 over Stoney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 143,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-294 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-294 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.