US Bridges

88th Av (cork) over I-294

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 MI S IL-171 · Structure no. 016324800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

88th Av (cork) over I-294 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 88th Av (cork) over I-294 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,908 by 2046. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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Carries88th Av (cork)
CrossesI-294
Location0.3 MI S IL-171
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.74516, -87.83849
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,908 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 88th Av (cork) over I-294 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 88th Av (cork) over I-294 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 2024.

How much traffic does 88th Av (cork) over I-294 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 88th Av (cork) over I-294?

The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 88th Av (cork) over I-294?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.