I-80 WB over I 294
FairCook County, Illinois · I-80 & I294 P3 · Structure no. 016970500000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-80 WB over I 294 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over I 294 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,552 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 WB over I 294 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 WB over I 294 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 WB over I 294 carry?
About 32,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-80 WB over I 294?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 WB over I 294?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.