SB I-294 over I-55
GoodCook County, Illinois · I294 at I55 · Structure no. 016952000000000
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 687 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
SB I-294 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-294 over I-55 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 76,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,950 by 2046. The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB I-294 over I-55 built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB I-294 over I-55 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 2024.
How much traffic does SB I-294 over I-55 carry?
About 76,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SB I-294 over I-55?
The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SB I-294 over I-55?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.