US Bridges

Sanders RD NB over I-294 (tri-St Toll)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Willow P14 · Structure no. 016970800000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders RD NB over I-294 (tri-St Toll) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanders RD NB over I-294 (tri-St Toll) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 5 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2046. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSanders RD NB
CrossesI-294 (tri-St Toll)
Location0.5 M N Willow P14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.11706, -87.87788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,434 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$987,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanders RD NB over I-294 (tri-St Toll) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Sanders RD NB over I-294 (tri-St Toll) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sanders RD NB over I-294 (tri-St Toll) carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sanders RD NB over I-294 (tri-St Toll)?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders RD NB over I-294 (tri-St Toll)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.