US Bridges

NB I-294 over Ramp A(IL38 to I-290

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Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M N Il 38 · Structure no. 016964800000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,550
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NB I-294 over Ramp A(IL38 to I-290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-294 over Ramp A(IL38 to I-290 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 68,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,588 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB I-294
CrossesRamp A(IL38 to I-290
Location0.2 M N Il 38
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86473, -87.91777
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,550 (2023)
Projected traffic192,588 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 NB I-294 over Ramp A(IL38 to I-290 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-294 over Ramp A(IL38 to I-290 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NB I-294 over Ramp A(IL38 to I-290 carry?

About 68,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is NB I-294 over Ramp A(IL38 to I-290?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-294 over Ramp A(IL38 to I-290?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.