US Bridges

ST Charles RD over I-294

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Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 M S US 20 · Structure no. 016967900000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Charles RD over I-294 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Charles RD over I-294 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 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,922 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST Charles RD
CrossesI-294
Location1.2 M S US 20
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8897, -87.91839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2022)
Projected traffic17,922 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 ST Charles RD over I-294 built?

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

What condition is ST Charles RD over I-294 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ST Charles RD over I-294 carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST Charles RD over I-294?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns ST Charles RD over I-294?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.