US Bridges

Sanders RD SB over I-294(TRI-STATE)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .54M N of Willow RD · Structure no. 016322700000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders RD SB over I-294(TRI-STATE) is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanders RD SB over I-294(TRI-STATE) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2046. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSanders RD SB
CrossesI-294(TRI-STATE)
Location.54M N of Willow RD
Coordinates42.11732, -87.87792
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,434 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sanders RD SB over I-294(TRI-STATE) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders RD SB over I-294(TRI-STATE) 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 Sanders RD SB over I-294(TRI-STATE) carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sanders RD SB over I-294(TRI-STATE)?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders RD SB over I-294(TRI-STATE)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.