US Bridges

I- 80 294 EB to NB over I- 80 94 & Il 394

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · I-80 & 94 Interch · Structure no. 016280500000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,354 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 294 EB to NB over I- 80 94 & Il 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 294 EB to NB over I- 80 94 & Il 394 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,029 by 2046. The structure is 2,354 ft (717.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 294 EB to NB
CrossesI- 80 94 & Il 394
LocationI-80 & 94 Interch
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.57745, -87.58415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,354 ft (717.5 m)
Longest span281 ft (85.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2024)
Projected traffic13,029 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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- 80 294 EB to NB over I- 80 94 & Il 394 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 80 294 EB to NB over I- 80 94 & Il 394 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I- 80 294 EB to NB over I- 80 94 & Il 394 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 294 EB to NB over I- 80 94 & Il 394?

The structure is 2,354 ft (717.5 m) long with a longest span of 281 ft (85.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 294 EB to NB over I- 80 94 & Il 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.