US Bridges

SB I-294 over UP RR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7M S US 20 · Structure no. 016968100000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,150
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SB I-294 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-294 over UP RR 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 75,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,177 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-294
CrossesUP RR
Location0.7M S US 20
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89723, -87.9196
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 inspectionNovember 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,150 (2023)
Projected traffic230,177 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB I-294 over UP RR built?

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

What condition is SB I-294 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 November 2023.

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

About 75,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SB I-294 over UP RR?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-294 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.