US Bridges

NB I-294 over Cc&p RR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.15M N Ill 56 · Structure no. 016966000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NB I-294 over Cc&p RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-294 over Cc&p 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,875 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB I-294
CrossesCc&p RR
Location0.15M N Ill 56
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87561, -87.91783
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,875 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NB I-294 over Cc&p RR built?

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

What condition is NB I-294 over Cc&p 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NB I-294 over Cc&p RR carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NB I-294 over Cc&p RR?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-294 over Cc&p RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.