US Bridges

I294 Ramp over IL19

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 294SB to IL19EB · Structure no. 016634100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I294 Ramp over IL19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I294 Ramp over IL19 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,778 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI294 Ramp
CrossesIL19
Location294SB to IL19EB
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95751, -87.8798
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,778 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I294 Ramp over IL19 built?

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

What condition is I294 Ramp over IL19 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I294 Ramp over IL19 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I294 Ramp over IL19?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I294 Ramp over IL19?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.