US Bridges

I-294 SB over UP RR

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Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 M SW Ill 19 P9 · Structure no. 016938600000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,750
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over UP RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 269,400 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesUP RR
Location2.5 M SW Ill 19 P9
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93703, -87.91417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,750 (2023)
Projected traffic269,400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 SB over UP RR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-294 SB over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 SB over UP RR carry?

About 88,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-294 SB over UP RR?

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.